- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Worcester, MA
Worcester Arts Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Worcester Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251323002245
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worcester Arts Magnet School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #17 of 23
- schools in Worcester · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 372
- students enrolled
Worcester Arts Magnet School has class sizes larger than 93% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worcester Arts Magnet School ranks #17 of 23 schools in Worcester, MA.
School address
District: Worcester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251323002245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Worcester Arts Magnet School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 251323002245 · Worcester, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South High Community (1,800 students)
Worcester Arts Magnet School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Worcester Arts Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High Com
South High Community
1,800 students
- Doherty Memori
Doherty Memorial High
1,573 students
- Worcester Tech
Worcester Technical High
1,442 students
- North High
North High
1,376 students
- Burncoat Senio
Burncoat Senior High
1,073 students
- This school 372
Worcester Arts Magnet School
372 students
What this shows Worcester Arts Magnet School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worcester Arts Magnet School compares
Worcester Arts Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 22.0%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Worcester Arts Magnet School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Worcester reports $22,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Worcester Arts Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doherty Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worcester Technical High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burncoat Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worcester Arts Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Worcester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Standard public school
1,426 students 12:1 students per teacher
Quinsigamond
Standard public school
738 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nelson Place
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Belmont Street Community
Standard public school
615 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt
Standard public school
604 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Gates Lane
Standard public school
547 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Worcester Arts Magnet School
How many students attend Worcester Arts Magnet School?
Worcester Arts Magnet School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Worcester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worcester Arts Magnet School is 16.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worcester Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Worcester Arts Magnet School is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Worcester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worcester Arts Magnet School?
Worcester Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Worcester Arts Magnet School rank among schools in Worcester?
By Resource Investment Index, Worcester Arts Magnet School ranks #17 of 23 schools in Worcester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Worcester on the city page.
What other schools are in Worcester?
Besides Worcester Arts Magnet School, Worcester also operates South High Community (1,800 students), Doherty Memorial High (1,573 students), and Worcester Technical High (1,442 students). See the Worcester district page for the complete list.