Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School

Charter High School | Grade 7-12
49 Antietam St,  Devens, MA
4.5
4.7
400 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Todd Sumner
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.14
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.14
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
27
Reading
29
Science
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
91%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
3.3%
State Average
7.6%
Science
5.7%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
200:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
44.1%
White
82.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Black
2.1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best Public HS Teachers in Massachusetts
#4 Best Charter HS in Massachusetts
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 73 Students
University of Vermont 40 Students
Boston University 25 Students
University of New Hampshire 24 Students
Northeastern University 21 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 21 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 19 Students
Tufts University 19 Students
University of Connecticut 17 Students
Clark University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 21 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Business 15 Students
Nursing 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Environmental Science 11 Students
English 11 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Creative Writing 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 53 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/30/2024
I am a recent graduate and wouldn't trade my Parker experience for the world. I had an absolute blast and it built me up into the man I am today. I am so forever grateful to Parker and all the amazing teachers I had.
5.0 Freshman
7/28/2024
My experience with Parker opened me up to better ways of working. I only feel like there should be greater reinforcement of rules.
5.0 Senior
1/3/2020
Parker is a great school. The philosophy about education is taught so well and really inspires students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/20/2024
Our two children had the good fortune to both attend Parker. They are very different learners: one with a strong work ethic, strong aesthetic sense, self confident, and well organized; the other creative, sensitive, a gifted musician, strong emotional intelligence, and significant memory and executi...
5.0 other
2/6/2024
Parker provided an unparalleled educational experience that fostered critical thinking, autonomy over own's learning, and engagement beyond what traditional public schools offer. During college, I was far more prepared than my peers in several ways, including writing, presentation skills, and proble...
5.0 parent
12/10/2023
Both of my teens are Parker students. This is a small, progressive school with teachers who are highly invested in being available and teaching to each student's strengths. My kids come home talking about what they are learning rather than just what test they need to pass. As advanced learners they...
5.0 parent
12/6/2023
My children attended the Parker School for 7-12 grade. The school offers a phenomenal education that meets the needs of young people in our changing world through rigorous academics. My kids were challenged and pushed to academic excellence preparing them for college and careers. The teachers know s...

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