Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
10 New Bond St,  Worcester, MA
3.7
4.0
1,422 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Heidi Paluk
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
29
Science
26
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
2.8%
State Average
7.6%
Science
2.6%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
238:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Black
55.4%
Hispanic
21.6%
White
14.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

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 162 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 135 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 127 Students
Boston University 111 Students
Worcester State University 98 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 87 Students
Northeastern University 86 Students
Suffolk University 76 Students
University of Connecticut 73 Students
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 81 Students
Nursing 61 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Business 41 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Public Health 18 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 140 Reviews
3.0 Junior
11/6/2024
Abby Kelley is a heavily focused academic school where students are able to pick topics and classes that interest them. Some teachers do apply their credentials very well and take their jobs seriously, while others seem to not really care about their students understanding the material for the subject.
4.0 Senior
6/30/2024
My experience at Abby Kelley has really shaped who i am today to be honest. The high and low throughout my time there impacted how I viewed the school.
4.0 Senior
1/23/2024
I've been going to this school since kindergarten and I think the school is overall okay. I think that there's a lot they could improve on.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 15 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/14/2025
My son goes to the AKF middle school and has had an overall very poor experience compared with the school he came from in Worcester Public Schools. The students are disruptive and rude in class, making it hard to learn and stay motivated. The teachers are very nice, but don't seem to discipline the...
1.0 parent
3/31/2025
They bullying the kids with ADHD, in the room was my son with 22 kids just 7 was in the level of grade.
3.0 other
2/17/2019
Good but favoritism is high between administration and selected students. Administration is very tough on the students not allowing a comfortable student environment. Another thing the administration of the school only focuses on sports team funding and disreagard funding for other extra curricular...
5.0 other
5/19/2017
I graduated from AKF in 2014 and although I was a difficult student the teachers made a huge impact on my life. They're truely amazing people and they are certainly dedicated to their students.

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