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
4.8
400 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Todd Sumner
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
26
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
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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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
1260
Math
610
Verbal
650
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
29
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
91%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
3.3%
State Average
7.6%
Science
5.7%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%

School Rankings

#3 Best Public HS Teachers in Massachusetts
#4 Best Charter HS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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 75 Students
University of Vermont 42 Students
Boston University 26 Students
Northeastern University 23 Students
University of New Hampshire 23 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 20 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 20 Students
University of Connecticut 18 Students
Tufts University 18 Students
Clark University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 23 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Business 14 Students
English 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Engineering 10 Students
Environmental Science 10 Students
Creative Writing 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 58 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/5/2025
It is a lovely school that has a unique culture and a very strong community. The teachers truly love the students, and the students love the teachers!
5.0 Parent
1/20/2025
Parker has been a great experience for both of my kids. The relationship teachers and other adults built with them helped them grow academically and personally.
5.0 Parent
1/18/2025
We have had a wonderful experience at Parker. My child has developed true friendships and the school fosters a great sense of community and inclusivity. The teachers at Parker are kind and supportive and I feel they truly care about my child and his success.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/7/2025
Parker Charter School follows the essential school model. Instead of cramming facts for tests, students learn the essentials of thinking, collaborating, questioning, and delving deeply in to their learning. The scores of this site have to be interpreted, because Parker uses a portfolio model focused...
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...

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Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 located at 49 Antietam St in Devens, in the Devens neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 400 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.14, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $667,042. Discover additional schools in the area, like Innovation Academy Charter School, Advanced Math & Science Academy, Ayer Shirley Regional High School, and more. Learn more about what Devens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School.

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