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#360 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 20% in state

Sturgis Charter Public School

High School · Sturgis Charter Public (district) · Hyannis, MA

A charter high school in Hyannis, MA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

427 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601

  • Math 66% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 79% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+25.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$25,175
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Sturgis Charter Public School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency79%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2021*
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2023
Math
76%
ELA
89%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2025
Math
66%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Sturgis Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,989

Median home value

$408,800

Median rent

$1,629/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

50%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.9 AP courses·140 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Paul II SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private5–120.2 mi456Compare →
Barnstable HighEnrollment path unverified4.48–121.8 mi1,756Compare →
Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–122.3 mi146Compare →
Dennis-yarmouth Regional HighEnrollment path unverified5.78–125.0 mi922Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Sturgis Charter Public (district)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Sturgis Charter Public School is listed in Sturgis Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sturgis Charter Public School

Sturgis Charter Public School is a public high school in Hyannis, MA, part of Sturgis Charter Public (district), serving approximately 826 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sturgis Charter Public School

What grades does Sturgis Charter Public School serve?

Sturgis Charter Public School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sturgis Charter Public School?

Sturgis Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 826 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Charter Public School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Charter Public School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sturgis Charter Public School rank in MA?

Sturgis Charter Public School ranks #360 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Sturgis Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sturgis Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Sturgis Charter Public School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sturgis Charter Public School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sturgis Charter Public School a charter school?

Yes, Sturgis Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Sturgis Charter Public School a Title I school?

No, Sturgis Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
826
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Barnstable County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 02601)
16,066
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
44.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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