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Chelsea

Massachusetts · Public School District
11
Schools
6,153
Students
$25,736
Per-Pupil Spend
+79% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
72.0%
Graduation Rate
-14.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chelsea is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 6,153 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,736 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edgar A Hooks Elementary01–04498
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary01–04495
George F. Kelly Elementary01–06478
Shurtleff Early ChildhoodPK–01823
William A Berkowitz Elementary01–04453
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clark Avenue School05–08671
Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy05–08451
Joseph A. Browne School05–08511
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chelsea High09–121,611
Chelsea Opportunity Academy09–12115
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy05–1247
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,736+79% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
83%
State
83.4%
Local (property tax)
1.9%
Federal
14.7%

State funding accounts for 83% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
6,153
Students
—
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,736 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.0%, graduation is 14.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chelsea?
Chelsea has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,153 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chelsea?
The graduation rate is 72.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chelsea spend per student?
Chelsea spends $25,736 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Chelsea?
No, Chelsea does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chelsea serve?
Chelsea serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chelsea?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chelsea is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.