Sturgis Charter Public School

427 Main Street

School District

Sturgis Charter Public (District)
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:8
Type

charter

School Map for Sturgis Charter Public (District)

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 28, 2022

My son getting accepted to this school was truly like winning the lottery. With the small classes and teachers that aren't just educators but people truly invested in their student's future, my son is getting the best education he possibly could. Even though he is introverted and shy, he has found a wonderful group of friends in the school and is thriving. If you can win the lottery to get your kid in...go. It's been an amazing experience.
Submitted by other on August 09, 2019

10 out of 10. I was over prepared for college, when I left I felt like I learned so much more compared to public school, gave me better habits, gave me structure, discipline. I graduated college with a 3.4 GPA while working full time.
Submitted by parent on July 13, 2017

My Daughter went to this school I live in Michigan, This school is a Gem the teachers, everyone, the best in the District.
Submitted by other on May 05, 2016

The administration (Paul marble) do not care about the students. They care about ratings. They aren't open to trying modern techniques and are only concerned with what benefits them. Paul marble is known to have a temper and barrate students in his office. Cindy Gallo is not much better. She has a very sugary sweet demeanor which is more false than the teeth in her mouth. This school is nothing more than a joke. The rating is based off of the students, the curriculum and our hard work, not the administration who clearly does not care about the students.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2015

The administration is dedicated to the students and their success. This is a must for all school environments but especially in the IB. Most of the teachers go out of their way to help students be successful and it shows. This is by far the greatest high school in the state.
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2014

I feel very fortunate that my son was able to attend this school. He has ADHD and it takes him longer to complete assignments - organization is always a challenge. However, the teachers always offered extra help for him. He could go during lunch or after school and they went way above and beyond to give him all the help he wanted. I've watched him blossom at this school, becoming a young man who thinks critically and is a well rounded active citizen. When he struggled, he was encouraged and supported. Never was it suggested that he leave. Is it hard? Yes, but Is it worth it? Yes!!! I also love the culture at the school. Students appreciate each others uniqueness. Perhaps it is partially the rigor of the school that helps the students bond with each other. The students have a great rapport with the teachers who participate in the music program, in field days, and dressing up for schools spirit days. A truly great school!
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2014

I felt compelled to comment after reading some comments that are erroneous. Anyone that tells you this school only caters to academically gifted students is blatantly lying. My son entered Sturgis in his sophomore year. He's on an IEP and struggled in math and science. Hard work on his part and tremendous support from his teachers have resulted in a great success story. My son is now a senior and his science grade is an A and his math grade a B. That didn't happen by accident. Our IEP meetings have always been positive and my son always got whatever help he needed. Thanks to Sturgis he will be heading off to college next fall. This school does not in any way encourage students to leave the school if they have learning differences. That is absurd.
Submitted by student on October 23, 2014

Sturgis is an exceptional school as the majority of these comments will tell you why. The teachers are devoted to their students. They do whatever it takes; work after school, during lunch, and anything they can to make sure you get the grade you deserve. I was not a great student in elementary school, but the teachers and overall atmosphere in the school were huge motivators to succeed and I worked very hard from then on to become the best I could be. On the other hand, my brother is not performing to the best of his ability, but he loves the school. The teachers have reached out to him and my parents to ask what they could do to improve his learning multiple times. They always want to know if there is anything they could do to help. The school also works very hard to integrate disabled students into the IB curriculum and have a great program for them! It is a rigorous school, but absolutely worth it for the teacher relationships, prestige, and amazing memories. Plus an IB Diploma/Certificate isn't too shabby!
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2014

After reading the last two posts from April 2014 I felt I should comment. I have to admit when my child entered Sturgis I was skeptical. There is effort by traditional educators to disparage the reputation of Sturgis with negative comments and erroneous claims. The classes at Sturgis are all honors level and increase in difficulty as they progress. I wasn't sure our child could handle this. The staff at Sturgis stayed late, worked through lunches and created extra help groups to ensure his success. Many of our child's friends are on IEP's or individual education plans and all of them that we know of were successful last year and are returning this year. Sturgis is rated as the best public school in Massachusetts and one of the best in the country for a reason. They do not cherry pick students as claimed, they push them and teach them.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2014

Sturgis is technically a public school but the administration and some teachers definitely encourage students who are not academically strong, on SPED plans and who are ELL to leave.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2014

Sturgis is good for students who are academically gifted but not good for average students, ELL Students, Special Ed students or students who do not find school easy. There is an effort to support the really strong students. Yet, students who are not strong are encouraged to leave. In this sense, Sturgis is not like a typical public school, such as Barnstable, because there is not a concerted effort by teachers and administrators to help all children learn and achieve their academic potential.
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2014

Two of my kids attend the middle school and it has been a great overall experience. Sending them to Rising Tide was definitely the right choice. The teachers are young and engaging, and really challenge the students to think and learn. The school's leadership is very focused on providing a community that is safe and welcoming and which encourages the students to thrive. The facility is adequate but not great; however, they will be doing extensive renovations this summer that should fix these issues.