David Prouty High

David Prouty High is a tiny senior high in Spencer, Massachusetts, operated by Spencer-E Brookfield. The school hosts 306 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 61% smaller than the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 777 students.

Across the 4 schools in Spencer-E Brookfield (1,398 students total), David Prouty High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, David Prouty High records that White students make up the majority at 68%. Other groups include 20% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Black, 3% Asian.

On the resource side, On paper, David Prouty High has 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.9:1. The state averages around 23.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Worcester County) reports that median household income runs about $95,939, about 40% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Worcester County's 257 public schools (combined enrollment of about 121,490 students), David Prouty High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Wire Village School, around 0.6 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Five-year trend. David Prouty High's enrollment has grew 4% since 2018, when it stood at 293 (now 306). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 83% to 68%.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.