Sizer School, A North Central Charter Essential School

Sizer School, A North Central Charter Essential School

Charter High School | Grade 7-12
500 Rindge Rd,  Fitchburg, MA
3.8
3.2
344 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Frederick Randall
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
610
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
60%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
56.8%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
1.6%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
126:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
47.7%
White
57.8%
Hispanic
25%
Black
9%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#23 Best HS for the Arts 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.
Fitchburg State University 44 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 37 Students
Boston University 32 Students
Mount Wachusett Community College 27 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 22 Students
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 22 Students
Brown University 20 Students
Clark University 20 Students
Salem State University 18 Students
Suffolk University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 15 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Biology 9 Students
Education 9 Students
Chemistry 7 Students
Film and Video Studies 7 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 7 Students
Mathematics 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 56 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/31/2023
I have enjoyed my highschool years at sizer through sports, clubs, and activities. The only thing I wish would change about sizer school would be having more students engage in the activities.
1.0 Alum
11/17/2022
I am a former student, my experience was terrible, the kids were nasty and bullied everyone. So vulgar. One day a kid managed to get his hand on 10,000 worms. He unleashed it on the school bathroom with no repercussions.
5.0 Works Here
11/7/2022
Been working here for over four years and have seen firsthand how our educators engage students and prepare them for individual college and career goals. How? We're a small school - we get to know our students personally. We use hands-on, project-based work to make sure our students don't just "get it" but actually UNDERSTAND it - "now teach it to me..." Ask a Sizer family about what it's like to be a part of our community, then find out for yourself. You matter here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 17 Reviews
1.0 student
4/15/2021
horrible teachers dont care... besides some.... clearly dont think before for what teachers they bring in
4.0 parent
4/19/2018
Overall, a good experience and very supportive of students. It is a small school that fosters personal growth well. Due to its size, it can't offer every elective or sport. However, it does a really good job with what it does offer and works with the local college to offer advanced courses.
1.0 parent
5/2/2015
I was so happy when my son was accepted, as a few people I know loved the school, but I was completely disappointed and I am so concerned by the rapid turnover of the staff and the complete lack of teaching skills with a majority of the staff. They have no idea how to write a proper IEP or work with...
1.0 parent
5/21/2014
I am very disappointed with NCCES. They talked a good talk at the initial information presentation. I was so impressed I couldn't wait for my kids to start there. Unfortunately, nothing they promised actually happened. What happened to "if the student gets a bad grade, we don't just let it go, we ha...

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