Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School

What Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School does

Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School (AMSA) is a publicly funded, independent charter school authorized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, operating a seven-year comprehensive program for students in grades 6-12 at 201 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA. Founded in 2005, AMSA delivers a rigorous, college-oriented curriculum with particular emphasis on mathematics, science, and technology, anchored by a flagship independent research program for grades 10-12 spanning Molecular Biology, Geochemistry, Wildlife Management, and Engineering. The school's signature technical asset is a scanning electron microscope donated by Thermo Fisher Scientific — described as the only such instrument deployed at a U.S. public high school — supporting graduate-level student research.

The product portfolio includes the Core Academic Program (grades 6-12), the Flagship Science Research Program, an athletics program offering 40 teams across Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman, and Middle School levels, more than 30 clubs and academic teams, college and career counseling, Special Education services, and an English Language Learners program. The school is ranked #2 in Massachusetts by US News & World Report and reports that 88% of students scored 3, 4, or 5 on at least one AP exam (2020-2021), with 86% of the class of 2021 taking at least one AP course.

AMSA's revenue model is per-pupil tuition from four sending districts (Marlborough, Maynard, Hudson, Clinton), subject to district tuition caps of 9% or 18% of net school spending, supplemented by corporate and foundation grants (including a $150,000 Cummings Foundation grant in 2025 and $123,894 in Commonwealth of Massachusetts funding in 2023) and annual fundraising. Admission is by lottery with no tuition, application fees, or testing requirements. Governance is provided by a Board of Trustees; executive leadership includes Executive Director Dr. Lisa C. Mobley and Principal Mike Nawrocki. The institution is not a venture-backed or publicly traded entity.

Name

Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School

Legal name

Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School

Website

https://amsacs.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School is a publicly funded Massachusetts charter school (grades 6-12) in Marlborough delivering a rigorous STEM-focused college-preparatory curriculum, anchored by a flagship independent research program and the only scanning electron microscope at a U.S. public high school.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Funding: Public school funding based on per-pupil allocation from sending districts including Marlborough, Maynard, Hudson, and Clinton. Subject to district tuition caps of 9% or 18% of net school spending.
2. Grants and Donations: Corporate grants, foundation donations, and annual fundraising to support programs, scholarships, and capital improvements.

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Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMSA is a free public charter school serving grades 6-12 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, founded in 2005. It delivers a rigorous college-oriented education with a strong emphasis on mathematics, science, and technology. Core offerings include a seven-year comprehensive academic program, a Flagship Science Research Program enabling graduate-level independent research for grades 10-12, an athletics program with 40 teams, over 30 clubs, college and career counseling, Special Education services, and an English Language Learners program.

Product overview

Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School is a seven-year comprehensive public charter school (grades 6-12) located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, founded in 2005. The school's educational offerings center on its Core Academic Program providing rigorous college-oriented education with particular emphasis on mathematics, science, and technology. The Flagship Science Research Program enables upperclassmen to conduct graduate-level independent research in specialized fields. The institution complements its academic mission with an Athletics Program featuring 40 teams across multiple competition levels, over 30 clubs and extracurricular activities, comprehensive College and Career Planning Services, Special Education Services, and English Language Learners support. The school utilizes Finalsite for its website platform and PowerSchool for student information management.

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Products and services

• Core Academic Program (Grades 6-12) A comprehensive seven-year public school program educating students in grades 6-12, providing rigorous college-oriented education with emphasis on mathematics, science, and technology. Offered tuition-free to Massachusetts residents, primarily from core sending districts of Marlborough, Maynard, Hudson, and Clinton.
• Flagship Science Research Program Graduate school-level independent research program offered to students in grades 10-12, allowing independent research in areas including Molecular Biology, Geochemistry, Wildlife Management, and Engineering. Supported by AMSA's scanning electron microscope, the only one in use at a U.S. public high school.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletic program offering 40 different teams across Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman, and Middle School levels in various sports including softball, baseball, and boys lacrosse.
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities More than 30 clubs and academic teams allowing students to explore diverse interests, develop leadership skills, engage in collaborative projects, and contribute hundreds of community-service hours annually.
• College and Career Planning Services Comprehensive counseling services including SAT and ACT testing resources, college application support, and career planning assistance provided by AMSA's School Counseling department.
• Special Education Services Specialized educational support embracing students of all backgrounds and abilities, including individualized education plans and inclusive classroom environments.
• English Language Learners (ELL) Program Dedicated department supporting English language learners with language acquisition and academic integration services across all grade levels.
• Scanning Electron Microscope Research Capability College-laboratory research capability enabled by the only scanning electron microscope in use at a U.S. public high school, donated by Thermo Fisher Scientific, and used to advance the Flagship Science Research Program for grades 10-12.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of students scored 3, 4, or 5 on at least one AP exam (2020-2021)
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Thermo Fisher ScientificflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated a scanning electron microscope to AMSA's science program. This is the only electron microscope in use at a public high school in the U.S., providing unprecedented learning and research opportunities normally found only in college science labs.
• Corporate Partners ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal companies in the high-tech corridor provide summer internships to AMSA students, send guest speakers to classes, and offer mentoring and job shadowing opportunities. Through this program, Upper School students engage with local scientists, engineers, and other professionals.
• Boston ScientificminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity engagement partner; AMSA staff member introduced via Boston Scientific's community engagement programs. Supports ongoing partnership with school.
• Soaring Eagles FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Math and Science Academy Soaring Eagles Foundation supports STEM education and programs at the school through fundraising and community engagement.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boston Latin School: Boston Latin School is the nation's oldest public school and a top-ranked Massachusetts public exam school with a rigorous college-oriented curriculum and strong STEM focus. It competes with AMSA for high-achieving Massachusetts families seeking selective public education.
• Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: Acton-Boxborough Regional High School is a top-ranked Massachusetts public high school known for rigorous academics and strong STEM outcomes. It competes with AMSA for high-achieving families in the greater Boston area and is referenced in the same US News rankings.
• Lexington High School: Lexington High School is a consistently top-ranked Massachusetts public high school with strong AP participation and STEM outcomes. It competes with AMSA for college-bound students in the greater Boston suburbs.

Direct peers

• Pioneer Charter School of Science: Pioneer Charter School of Science is a Massachusetts public charter school with a STEM-focused college-preparatory mission serving grades 7-12. It is directly comparable to AMSA in charter status, STEM emphasis, grade range, and target student demographic.
• Sizer Charter School: Sizer Charter School is a Massachusetts public charter school serving grades 7-12 in Fitchburg, with a learning differences and personalized-learning focus. AMSA's Upper School Dean James Fortier previously served there, and Sizer shares AMSA's charter status, grade range, and public college-prep mission.
• Boston Preparatory Charter Public School: Boston Preparatory Charter Public School is a Massachusetts public charter school serving grades 6-12 with a college-preparatory mission. It shares AMSA's charter status, grade span, public funding model, and college-prep orientation.

Regional players

• Marlborough High School: Marlborough High School is the local public high school in AMSA's home district and one of the sending districts for AMSA. It competes directly with AMSA for Marlborough-resident families choosing between local public school and the charter option.
• Nashoba Valley Technical High School: Nashoba Valley Technical High School is a regional vocational-technical public high school serving several communities in the same corridor as AMSA. It is a comparable regional public option for STEM- and engineering-inclined students in the area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amsacs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKmPH9N-vLItErA5b4vpJHA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Advanced-Math-Science-Academy-Charter-School-official-page-103046495686551
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amsa-charter-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/amsa.cs

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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