Chelsea School District

The Chelsea School District is located in Chelsea, MA and includes 9 schools that serve 5,566 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Chelsea School District spends $12,488 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Chelsea School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

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

In the Chelsea School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Chelsea School District serves 19% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.