The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson serves 100 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson's student population of 100 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
7%
10%
White
74%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson?
100 students attend The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson?
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson offer ?
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson part of?
The Pre-school Academy At Whitman Hanson is part of Whitman-Hanson School District.
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