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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MA ACADEMY FOR MATH AND SCIENCE·NCES 250003600576

Ma Academy for Math and Science School

85 Prescott Street, Worcester, MA 01605 · (508) 831-5859 · Worcester County
GRADES 11–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL99 STUDENTS
Enrollment
99
High
STATE 777
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
6 FTE teachers
STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 11
50
Grade 12
49
Student demographics
White
2929%
STATE 51%
Hispanic
66%
STATE 26%
Black
33%
STATE 10%
Asian
5758%
STATE 7%
Two+
44%
STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5051%
Female
4949%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
99
+3 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 16.0:1
% White
29%
was 41%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
58%
was 46%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Ma Academy for Math and Science School

Ma Academy for Math and Science School is a high school of one-room-style scale in Worcester, Massachusetts, part of Ma Academy for Math and Science, works with 99 students in grades 11 through 12. By comparison, Massachusetts's public schools average about 777 students each, so Ma Academy for Math and Science School sits 87% leaner than that benchmark.

Ma Academy for Math and Science School sits inside Ma Academy for Math and Science, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Ma Academy for Math and Science School shows that the largest single group is Asian, at 58% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 29% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Black. That is meaningfully more Asian than the county at large, where the share is closer to 5%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.5:1. The state averages around 23.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Worcester County indicate the typical household earns roughly $95,939 per year, roughly 40% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Worcester County's 257 public schools (combined enrollment of about 121,490 students), Ma Academy for Math and Science School is one campus in the mix.

Elm Park Community is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Ma Academy for Math and Science School operates from a metropolitan location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 3%: 96 students in 2018 compared to 99 in 2025. Asian enrollment moved from 46% to 58% across the same window.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Worcester County at a glance

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Population
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students

Quick facts

School name
Ma Academy for Math and Science School
District
Ma Academy for Math and Science
Address
85 Prescott Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Phone
(508) 831-5859
County
Worcester County
Level
High
Grade range
11–12
Total enrollment
99
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
250003600576
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Ma Academy for Math and Science School
How large is Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School enrolls approximately 99 students in grades 11-12.
What age range does Ma Academy for Math and Science School serve?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School serves students from grade 11 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
Approximately 16.5:1 students per teacher at Ma Academy for Math and Science School.
What is the student diversity at Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
Student demographics at Ma Academy for Math and Science School are roughly 29% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 58% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Ma Academy for Math and Science School in?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School is part of Ma Academy for Math and Science.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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