About the School
Alma del Mar Charter School is a public charter school network located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, founded in 2011. The school serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8 across two campuses: the Sarah D. Ottiwell Campus and the Frederick Douglass Campus. Alma del Mar is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for minority and low-income students, aiming to help them succeed alongside their more affluent peers. The school follows an Expeditionary Learning curriculum, which emphasizes rigorous academic standards, meaningful projects, and student ownership of learning. Alma del Mar is known for its inclusive environment, effectively serving English language learners and students with special needs. The school operates on an open enrollment basis, utilizing a public lottery system for admissions, and offers tuition-free education along with transportation and supplemental virtual learning options. The mission of Alma del Mar is to prepare students for college and encoura