Innovation Academy Charter (District)

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Tyngsborough, Massachusetts - 1 schools

An equity score of 24/100 ranks Innovation Academy Charter (District) #307 of 362 districts in Massachusetts (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,201 per pupil, Innovation Academy Charter (District) ranks #325 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending (Massachusetts districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

793
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,201
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Innovation Academy Charter (District) operates 1 public schools serving 793 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Middlesex County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,201 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending. See how Massachusetts compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 81.7% local, 10.1% state, and 8.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 24/100, ranked #307 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 308:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.5% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Innovation Academy Charter School, enrolling 770 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Innovation Academy Charter School accounts for 97.1% of all Innovation Academy Charter (District) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Innovation Academy Charter (District) a distant remainder — means Innovation Academy Charter (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Innovation Academy Charter (District) student-counselor ratio is 308:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Innovation Academy Charter (District) is typically wider than the Innovation Academy Charter (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Innovation Academy Charter (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 26.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Innovation Academy Charter (District) is typically wider than the Innovation Academy Charter (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
10.1%
State
81.7%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
307 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Innovation Academy Charter (District).

White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 9.3%
Asian 10.4%
Multiracial 6.0%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

308:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Innovation Academy Charter (District)

School Enrollment
Innovation Academy Charter School
Charter
770

How Innovation Academy Charter (District) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Massachusetts districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mohawk Trail Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Hull Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Pioneer Charter School of Science (District) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Gateway Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Lowell Community Charter Public (District) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Innovation Academy Charter (District)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Innovation Academy Charter (District)?

Innovation Academy Charter (District) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 793 students.

How much does Innovation Academy Charter (District) spend per student?

Innovation Academy Charter (District) spends $18,201 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #307 in Massachusetts.

What is the demographic composition of Innovation Academy Charter (District)?

Innovation Academy Charter (District) students are 56.5% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 9.3% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Innovation Academy Charter (District)?

Innovation Academy Charter (District) has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #307 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts.