Founded in 2005, the Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) public charter school was ranked #1 and 2 on the Niche 2026 list of best charter middle and high schools, respectively, in Massachusetts. Serving grades 6-12, the AMSA campus is set in a former office park in Marlborough. With our robust K-12 and Higher Ed experience, Finegold Alexander worked closely with school leadership to align AMSA’s campus facilities to support their rigorous, college-oriented educational program. The project consists of a new 17,000 SF Academic Building to expand the science program, allowing more flexible scheduling and enhanced learning opportunities with state-of-the-art classroom technology: putting more 21st-century science and technology into students’ hands in earlier grades. Additionally, the main administrative offices have been relocated to the new building, now serving as the “front door” of campus.

Site improvements were made throughout the campus to accommodate the addition of a future gymnasium. The overall campus plan improves vehicular circulation and enhances safety for the school population, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times. Additional parking and a reconfigured roadway reduce congestion, eliminating traffic back-up on adjacent streets. Finally, thoughtfully designed green space enhances the campus feel. Taken together, these improvements enable AMSA to fulfill its mission of creating an atmosphere of celebration of knowledge where children of all backgrounds and abilities excel in all subjects, especially in math, science and technology, empowering them to succeed in the workplace in our modern high-tech world.