What BART Charter Public School does

Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School (BART) is a tuition-free public charter school authorized under Massachusetts General Laws and headquartered in Adams, Massachusetts. Founded in 2004, the school serves middle and high school students (grades 6-12) across Berkshire County with a college-preparatory curriculum that integrates arts and technology across all grade levels, including dedicated coursework in robotics, Python coding, 3D printing, and laser cutting. BART maintains a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio and operates on an extended day (8:10 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.) and extended school year model to increase academic time relative to district peers. The graduation pathway requires college acceptance, at least one college course by senior year, mandatory work-based learning, and a Gateway Portfolio defense.

The school's core product is its college-preparatory program, augmented by AP Courses and Dual Enrollment, College & Career Advising, Flex Block enrichment, Special Education and English Learner services, and athletics. Operational technology is built on a standard K-12 stack: Edlio for website and content management, Canvas as the learning management system, PowerSchool for student information, and SchoolMint for online enrollment. BART's go-to-market is non-commercial: enrollment is allocated by a public lottery open to any Massachusetts-eligible student, with applications processed through SchoolMint for the 2026-2027 school year.

BART's revenue model is per-pupil state and federal charter funding, supplemented by donations channeled through The BART Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 20-3281228) that funds programmatic enhancements. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees, with executive leadership provided by Executive Director Jonathan Igoe and Principal Dr. Joe Huston. Approximately 60-70 staff are listed across teaching, administrative, counseling, and operational functions. As a public entity, BART carries no private equity, venture capital, or parent-company ownership structure.

Name

BART Charter Public School

Legal name

Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School

Website

https://bartcharter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BART Charter Public School is a tuition-free Massachusetts public charter school in Adams serving grades 6-12 across Berkshire County with a college-preparatory curriculum integrating arts and technology, funded via per-pupil state allocations and BART Foundation fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Charter school education
• Secondary education
• Arts and technology education
• Public education

Headquarters

HQ city

Adams

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Charter School Funding (Per-Pupil Revenue): As a tuition-free public charter school, BART is funded primarily through per-pupil state and federal funding allocated based on student enrollment. Additional operational support comes from The BART Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds to enhance educational programs and resources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BART Charter Public School is a tuition-free public charter school located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It serves students in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that integrates the arts and technology. The school operates as a publicly funded charter, with supplemental support from the BART Foundation.

Product overview

BART Charter Public School is a tuition-free public charter school serving middle and high school students (grades 6-12) in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Founded in 2004, the school offers a college preparatory curriculum with a unique focus on arts and technology integration. The core academic program includes traditional subjects (Math, English, Science, History) combined with specialized Arts & Technology courses, AP Courses + Dual Enrollment, and College & Career Advising. Support services include Special Education, English Learner (EL) programs, and Flex Block Offerings. The school operates with extended day (8:10 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.) and extended year schedules, maintaining a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Program
• Arts and Technology Program
• Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses
• College and Career Advising Guidance and advising services supporting students through the college application process and post-secondary career planning.
• Special Education Services
• English Learner Program
• Athletics Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates must be accepted into a two- or four-year college as a graduation requirement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA)minorOthersBART is a proud member of the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA), an organization dedicated to creating and protecting conditions that enable the charter public school sector to thrive in Massachusetts.
• The BART Foundation Inc.coreOthersThe BART Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN 20-3281228, focused on enhancing educational opportunities for children in Berkshire County by supporting BART Charter Public School. The Foundation raises funds to provide operational stability and crucial resources including specialized programs and general school operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Massachusetts Charter Public School Association: Industry association of which BART is a member; comparable as the sector-level body representing MA charter schools, useful as an ecosystem reference rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• City on a Hill Charter Public School: Massachusetts tuition-free public charter high school focused on college preparation; comparable to BART for its lottery-based enrollment, college-prep mission, and MA charter regulatory environment.
• Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School: Boston-area tuition-free public charter high school with a college-preparatory mission; comparable to BART in lottery-based MA charter status and college-prep focus, but operating in a different region.
• Mystic Valley Regional Charter School: Massachusetts tuition-free public charter school (K-12) using lottery admissions; comparable to BART as a non-network single-region MA charter school with similar governance and funding mechanics.
• Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School: Massachusetts public charter school offering tuition-free K-12 education with a distinctive immersion focus; comparable to BART as a single-site, lottery-enrolled, tuition-free public charter operating under MA General Laws.
• Lowell Collegiate Charter School: Tuition-free Massachusetts public charter school serving middle and high school students with college-prep academics; comparable to BART in grade span, MA lottery enrollment, and college-preparatory mission.
• Hampden Charter School of Science: Western Massachusetts public charter school with a STEM-focused college-preparatory program; comparable to BART for being a tuition-free, lottery-enrolled MA charter serving a similar regional demographic.
• SABIS International Charter School (Springfield): Massachusetts public charter school serving grades 6-12 with a college-preparatory focus; comparable to BART in grade span, MA charter status, and tuition-free lottery enrollment model.
• Brooke Charter School: Tuition-free Massachusetts public charter network serving grades K-12 with college-prep focus; comparable to BART as a MA lottery-enrolled charter operator, though organized as a multi-site network.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Massachusetts: Massachusetts affiliate of the national KIPP charter network, operating multiple tuition-free public charter schools; comparable to BART as a MA charter operator, but with multi-site scale, broader brand, and network support that BART lacks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BART-Charter-Public-School-124071229533
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/berkshire-art-and-technology-public-charter-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/bartcharter

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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