Original Research by School Decision on Ma Academy for Math and Science
The Ma Academy for Math and Science is a public school district in Massachusetts that serves only grades eleven and twelve, making it effectively a single, specialized high school. With a total enrollment of about a hundred students, split almost evenly between the two grade levels, it is a very small district by any measure. This unusual grade configuration means that many of the standard accountability measures used for K-12 districts do not apply or are not publicly reported here.
The student body is notably diverse in composition, though with a clear majority group. About three-fifths of students are Asian, roughly three-tenths are White, and small shares are Black, Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. The district does not report data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, on students with disabilities, or on English learners, so a parent considering this school would need to ask the school directly about the extent of its support programs and the economic background of the student population.
Because the district covers only the final two years of secondary school, state assessment results—which typically cover earlier grades—are not available. Graduation rates also were not reported in the data we reviewed, which is another gap likely tied to the school’s limited grade span. However, the chronic absenteeism rate stands out as a clear strength. It is very low, placing the district in the top quartile among Worcester County’s districts. This suggests that nearly all students attend class regularly, a positive sign for an intensive academic program that presumably expects high engagement.
The district was searched for recent changes or initiatives that would matter to a parent, but no substantial public information was found. A parent exploring this school should seek out current details on curriculum, course offerings, college and career counseling, and any admissions process directly from the school, since the available data gives a minimal picture of what the day-to-day experience is like.
Given that the district encompasses a single school with a focused math and science mission, a family would want to understand the specific academic pathway this school provides and whether it aligns with their student’s goals. The small size and specialized nature suggest a close-knit peer environment, but the data does not allow us to describe teaching staff, extracurricular offerings, or facility quality. A direct visit and conversation with the school administration would be essential to fill in the gaps that the public record leaves open.
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