Worcester School District

The Worcester School District is located in Worcester, MA and includes 44 schools that serve 23,603 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Worcester School District spends $14,272 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 69% on instruction, 27% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Worcester 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 Worcester School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Worcester School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Worcester School District serves 17% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.