Sturgis Charter School Ranked Number 1 in Massachusetts

Boston Latin has nothing on .

Ranked number one in Massachusetts and 15th in the country in 2011, Sturgis Charter School once again is at the top, according to U.S. News and World Report.

"The students, faculty, and parents of Sturgis Charter Public School were very happy to learn of this #1 ranking in MA and #15 in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report," Sturgis Executive Director Eric Hieser. "It is a tribute to outstanding teaching and to students who step up and embrace the rigorous challenge of the International Baccalaureate Program at Sturgis!"

Last year Sturgis expanded into extra store front space in the old Artifacts space and is planning major development in the West End of Hyannis near the rotary. 

Sturgis Charter Public School

427 MAIN ST HYANNIS, MA 02601

Sturgis Charter Public (District) #15 Nationally Ranked

10:1

Smaller than MA Avg

401 Students

40 Teachers

100.0

Above MA Avg

100% Tested (IB)

100% Passed (IB)

3.7

Above MA Avg

98% Proficient

2% Not Proficient

3.5

Above MA Avg

98% Proficient

2% Not Proficient

Boston Latin School

78 AVE LOUIS PASTEURBOSTON, MA 02115

Boston Public Schools #62 Nationally Ranked

22:1

Larger than MA Avg

2,395 Students

109 Teachers

83.6

Above MA Avg

93% Tested (AP®)

80% Passed (AP®)

3.9

Above MA Avg

100% Proficient

0% Not Proficient

3.6

Above MA Avg

100% Proficient

0% Not Proficient

Hopkinton High School

90 HAYDEN ROWE ST HOPKINTON, MA 01748

Hopkinton #89 Nationally Ranked

14:1

Near MA Avg

1,021 Students

75 Teachers

75.9

Above MA Avg

82% Tested (AP®)

74% Passed (AP®)

3.7

Above MA Avg

95% Proficient

5% Not Proficient

3.5

Above MA Avg

94% Proficient

6% Not Proficient

Belmont High School

221 CONCORD AVE BELMONT, MA 02478

Belmont #111 Nationally Ranked

15:1

Larger than MA Avg

1,119 Students

73 Teachers

71.5

Above MA Avg

74% Tested (AP®)

71% Passed (AP®)

3.8

Above MA Avg

97% Proficient

3% Not Proficient

3.5

Above MA Avg

96% Proficient

4% Not Proficient

Weston High School

444 WELLESLEY ST WESTON, MA 02493

Weston #132 Nationally Ranked

11:1

Smaller than MA Avg

715 Students

66 Teachers

68.1

Above MA Avg

79% Tested (AP®)

65% Passed (AP®)

3.7

Above MA Avg

94% Proficient

6% Not Proficient

3.4

Above MA Avg

94% Proficient

6% Not Proficient

Chart from US News online.

Its excellent reputation is growing a large student body. 

"As a result of the success and popularity of the “International Baccalaureate for All” program, Sturgis Charter Public School’s student admission waiting lists swelled to more than 400 students for the 2011-12 school year," according to the Sturgis website. "In addition, a large number of requests by other schools to examine the school and program – over 80 visits in the past four years – has stretched the school’s resources. While these circumstances are gratifying and affirming, they present some questions. The strategic challenge is meeting the increasing demand for a Sturgis IB experience while continuing to be a leader in the dissemination of best educational practices.

"The strategic plan of the Sturgis Board of Trustees includes a phased increase in the current enrollment of 400 grade 9-12 students to a maximum enrollment of 800 high school students, thus doubling the number of students who can access the Sturgis IB for All experience. The Sturgis Board plans to develop a second campus at 125 West Main Street in Hyannis that would replicate the Sturgis mission of IB for All and the vibrant school culture. The school also hopes to meet the growing requests of other educational institutions and professionals interested in IB for All and ensuring college readiness."