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#107 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 27% of private schools

Worcester Academy

High School · Worcester, MA

A private high school in Worcester, MA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

81 PROVIDENCE ST, Worcester, MA 01604

  • 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,159.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Enrollment508
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Worcester Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low16/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worcester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$72,911

Median home value

$321,900

Median rent

$1,570/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

43.4%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White49.0%
Two or More31.1%
Asian9.1%
Black5.7%
Hispanic4.7%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Paul Diocesan Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6private7–120.8 mi486Compare →
North HighEnrollment path unverified4.49–121.3 mi1,420Compare →
Claremont AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.97–121.4 mi478Compare →

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.

Worcester Academy is listed in Worcester, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Worcester Academy

Worcester Academy is a private high school in Worcester, MA, serving approximately 508 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Worcester Academy

What grades does Worcester Academy serve?

Worcester Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Worcester Academy?

Worcester Academy has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Worcester Academy is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Worcester Academy rank in MA?

Worcester Academy ranks #107 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Worcester Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Worcester Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Worcester Academy a private school?

Yes, Worcester Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Worcester Academy a religious school?

No, Worcester Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
508
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
161 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Area population (ZIP 01604)
39,988
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
38.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 01604; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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