Barnstable School District

The Barnstable School District is located in Hyannis, MA and includes 11 schools that serve 4,543 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Barnstable School District spends $16,747 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 29% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Barnstable School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Barnstable School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Barnstable School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Barnstable School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.