Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School in Fitchburg, MA

At a glance

Reported students

282

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts high enrollment

18th percentile

Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

282

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School: 282 reported students.

State peer staffing position

13th percentile

9:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 350
Teachers (FTE): 36.58
Student–teacher ratio: 9.6:1

What the reported data says about Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Fitchburg. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District). NCES reports 282 students for 2024–25.

Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.6%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School

1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.88 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.3%
Students with disabilities: 28.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4.88
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White56.4%
Hispanic26.6%
Black7.4%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Multiracial6.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Fitchburg High High · Fitchburg	09–12	1,220	1.4 mi
Goodrich Academy High · Fitchburg	09–12	186	2 mi
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High · Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical	09–12	1,417	4.1 mi
Lunenburg High High · Lunenburg	09–12	452	4.2 mi
Leominster High School High · Leominster	09–12	1,060	5 mi
Center For Technical Education Innovation High · Leominster	09–12	821	5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School

What grades does Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School serve?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District).

How many students attend Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School reported 282 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 350 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School?

The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 282 students and 31.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School in?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School is part of Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District), based in Fitchburg, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fitchburg High (1.4 mi), Goodrich Academy (2 mi), Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.