Foxborough Regional Charter School will build additional classrooms, science laboratories and a new gymnasium, thanks to a $26.6 million bond from MassDevelopment.

The college preparatory public school, serving 1,185 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, will use bond proceeds to build out an addition to the middle and high school building. The addition will house 27 new classrooms, three science laboratories, a performance stage, and new computer and language laboratories. Bond proceeds will also go toward constructing a new gym that will seat 1,200, renovating the school’s cafeteria and media center and other capital improvement projects.

The project is expected to create more than 100 construction jobs over the next 18 months.

"With the variety of resources in this new addition, the Foxborough Regional Charter School can reach many aspects of students’ lives: artistically, academically and athletically," said MassDevelopment President and CEO Robert L. Culver. "We were happy to work with the school to make the construction and renovations possible, meeting demand for the school’s services and continuing the great tradition of education here in Massachusetts."

"We are excited to embark upon this incredible next phase of our school’s growth," said Foxborough Regional Charter School Executive Director Mark Logan. "This expansion project supports our ability to strengthen an already outstanding academic, service, and leadership program for our students. Our school community is extremely grateful for the hard work and commitment of the professionals at MassDevelopment to make our new facility a reality."