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Worcester

Massachusetts · Public School District
46
Schools
24,318
Students
$28,304
Per-Pupil Spend
+97% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
85.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Worcester is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 24,318 students across 46 schools. It includes 34 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,304 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (46)
Elementary Schools34 schools
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burncoat Middle School07–08712
Forest Grove Middle07–08897
Sullivan Middle06–08827
Worcester East Middle07–08740
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burncoat Senior High09–121,179
Claremont Academy07–12488
Doherty Memorial High09–121,344
North High09–121,377
South High Community09–121,666
University Pk Campus School07–12224
Worcester Technical High09–121,469
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Head StartPK–PK407
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,304+97% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
14%
State
70.2%
Local (property tax)
13.5%
Federal
16.4%

State funding accounts for 70% 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
46
Schools
24,318
Students
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.4%
Opportunity Score48/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,304 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 46 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Worcester?
Worcester has 46 public schools, serving a total of 24,318 students.
What is the graduation rate for Worcester?
The graduation rate is 85.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Worcester spend per student?
Worcester spends $28,304 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Worcester?
No, Worcester does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Worcester serve?
Worcester serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Worcester?
The median opportunity score across schools in Worcester is 48/100. 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.