Enrollment
408
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 251224002012
Bartlett High School — Webster, MA
Federal NCES profile for Bartlett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 62
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Webster · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bartlett High School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bartlett High School reports 408 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 109 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Webster spends $27,167 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.8% from local sources (property taxes), 53.9% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bartlett High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
65.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,167
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 109 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 408 Top 50% in Massachusetts — larger than 50% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251224002012
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 40.1%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 3.8
Students per counselor 109:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 61
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster, which includes Bartlett High School.
$27,167
Per student
-5%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 53.9%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Bartlett High School
How many students attend Bartlett High School?
Bartlett High School has 408 students enrolled. It is a high school in Webster, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bartlett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bartlett High School is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bartlett High School?
The largest demographic group at Bartlett High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Webster, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bartlett High School?
Bartlett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.