by the numbers
2013
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is situated in the East Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, Massachusetts. The school is located at 2001 Roosevelt Avenue, providing students with convenient access to the city's resources and opportunities. Its urban setting supports a dynamic learning environment, particularly for students interested in health sciences and college preparatory programs.
357 students total. 173 in high school. 184 in middle school. 45% male. 55% female. 66% Hispanic. 26% African American. From 15 ZIP codes in the Springfield area.
81 Faculty. 30% with advanced degrees.
17 to 1 in middle school. 12 to 1 in high school.
41 to 1.
$10.4 million operating budget.
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"Bull Pride"
Melville Grey and Tasty Red.
Charter schools in Massachusetts are tuition-free public schools that offer an alternative to traditional district schools. They are open to all students and typically use a lottery system for admissions when applications exceed available spots.
These schools have greater autonomy in areas such as curriculum design, staffing, and budgeting, allowing them to implement innovative educational approaches tailored to their mission and student needs. In exchange for this flexibility, charter schools are held to high standards of accountability and must demonstrate success in academic performance, organizational viability, and adherence to their charter's terms to secure renewal every five years.
There are two types of charter schools in Massachusetts:
• Commonwealth Charter Schools: Authorized directly by the state and operate independently of local school districts.
masscharterschools.org
• Horace Mann Charter Schools: Established with the approval of the local school committee and, in some cases, the local teachers' union.
Baystate Academy is a Commonwealth charter school, meaning it operates independently of the Springfield Public Schools while still adhering to state education standards.
Preparing the leaders of tomorrow.
2001 Roosevelt Ave Springfield, MA 01104
Phone: (413) 366-5100
Fax: (413) 366-5101