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
3.8
4.0
1,421 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Heidi Paluk
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1140
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
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
126
Full Time Teachers
126
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
29
Science
26
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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
GreatSchools
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%

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 171 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 137 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 134 Students
Boston University 117 Students
Worcester State University 96 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 93 Students
Suffolk University 83 Students
Northeastern University 82 Students
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences 80 Students
University of Connecticut 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 83 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Business 44 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 19 Students
Public Health 19 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 141 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/31/2024
The worst part of my experience may be my junior and senior year when I was taking a hard math class and did not get help enough when asked and I felt like I was literally teaching it to myself and it stressed me out so much. But there are many great teachers that help you understand all the work very well!
4.0 Junior
8/1/2023
This is a great school where I met so many new people! But I truly feel like more opportunities should be given to us. When I say this I mean academically.
4.0 Middle School Student
12/14/2022
Its good many fights lots of drama and border hopping and food is getting better WARNING EDP WAS SEEN i think OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL BE CAREFULL OR BE CAUGHT ~Touchy Uncle~
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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Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 10 New Bond St in Worcester, MA. The school has a total enrollment of 1,421 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $442,824. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burncoat Senior High School, Bancroft School, Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science, and more. Learn more about what Worcester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.

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