Libertas Academy Charter School is a public, college-preparatory school in Downtown Springfield. Libertas Academy is located in the historic Tarbell-Watters Building on the corner of Bridge and Chestnut streets. The school’s student body is divided into a Lower Academy for middle schoolers and an Upper Academy for high schoolers.
The school has a strong literacy focus across their rigorous academic curriculum. The school’s comprehensive reading program tracks the reading levels of each student and requires a daily 45-minute Literacy Block for literacy instruction, small group discussions about books and silent reading time. Students at Libertas Academy also attend a full slate of classes in math, science, English, the humanities and physical education.
Libertas Academy is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. Students can participate in soccer, track and field, cross-country and basketball beginning in eighth grade. Drumline, drama and various other clubs and extracurriculars are offered after school. Also, Upper Academy students engage in college field trips, movie nights, talent shows and other community events throughout the year.
In addition to the school’s faculty, Libertas Academy Charter School is supported by a board of trustees who help shape the direction of the school and form enriching partnerships with Teach For America, Teach Western Mass and BES.
Libertas Academy Charter School
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.59
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
5.5%
State Average
7.6%
Science
3.3%
State Average
6.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
87:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
81%
Black
10.7%
White
3.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/5/2021
I have been in this school since 6th grade and I'm currently in 8th. I would say that overall I have had an amazing experience here due to the most welcoming community I've been to and the fact that the teachers are willing to push you to be the best version of yourself possible. I do understand that every kid my age doesn't like school at all but Libertas adds so many fun things to look forward to during the year causing me to actual enjoy it. This school would be an amazing option for anyone considering coming here as it is very welcoming and hardworking.
3/5/2021
There's no such thing as a perfect school, but LACS has come very close to accomplishing all that would bring her to that standard. Academics, culture, safety, discipline, just to mention a few, are at the forefront of this institution.
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Map
About Metro Center
List Price Range
$88K - $383K
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$168,867
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
95%
Household Income
$38,242
% of College Grads
18.5%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
3,682 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
85.7%
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