Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School, located in Adams, United States is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public school serving 6th through 12th grade students in Berkshire County. Students may enter in 6th through 10th grade, no new students are accepted in the 11th or 12th grade year.
Serving 365 students in grades 6-12, Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Black, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School's ranking?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is ranked #939 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School often compared to?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Drury High School, Charles Mccann Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School?
365 students attend Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School offer ?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School part of?
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School is part of Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School District.
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