Below Average
#1590 of 1,793 schools in MA
Full Circle High School
High School · Somerville
81 Highland Ave Full Circle, Somerville, MA 02143
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
4.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
4.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,590 of 1,793
In Somerville
#10 of 10
public schools
In district
#10 of 10
Somerville
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Full Circle High School
Full Circle High School is a public high school in Somerville, MA, part of Somerville. Full Circle High School serves approximately 64 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Full Circle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,590 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Full Circle High School show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.8
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 64 students, Full Circle High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Full Circle High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, Full Circle High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Full Circle High School — Students at Full Circle High School score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 34 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Full Circle High School Compares
See how Full Circle High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
81 Highland Ave Full Circle, Somerville, MA 02143
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Full Circle High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cambridge Rindge and Latin (rated 8.3/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Somerville High (rated 7.3/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Somerville, see our Somerville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville High Somerville | 0.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Next Wave Junior High Somerville | 0.0 mi | — |
| Winter Hill Community Somerville | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| E Somerville Community Somerville | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Arthur D Healey Somerville | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Somerville | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| King Open Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Cambridge Street Upper School Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Missituk Elementary School Medford | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Cambridgeport Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 9.5 |
| John M Tobin Cambridge | 1.1 mi | 9.5 |
| John F Kennedy Somerville | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Kennedy-Longfellow Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Curtis-Tufts Medford | 1.3 mi | — |
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Fletcher/Maynard Academy Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02143 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,102
Median Home Value
$930,200
Median Rent
$2,424/mo
Population
25,161
College Educated
74.5%
Homeownership
31.2%
Avg Commute
29.1 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
32.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Springfield Public Day High School Springfield, MA | 4.3 |
| Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech Springfield, MA | 4.5 |
| Chicopee Academy Chicopee, MA | 4.6 |
| Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy Chelsea, MA | 4.7 |
| RISE Academy Lawrence, MA | 4.7 |
| Gateway to College Uxbridge, MA | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Full Circle High School
What grades does Full Circle High School serve?
Full Circle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Full Circle High School?
Full Circle High School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Full Circle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Full Circle High School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Full Circle High School rank in MA?
Full Circle High School ranks #1,590 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Full Circle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Full Circle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Full Circle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Full Circle High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Full Circle High School a charter school?
No, Full Circle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Full Circle High School a Title I school?
No, Full Circle High School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.4%
- Phone
- (617) 629-5640
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
Resources & Links
District
Somerville- District Enrollment
- 4,927
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $29,645
- District Rank
- #10 of 10
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