Hoosac Valley High School

125 Savoy Rd
Cheshire, MA 01225
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 340 students in grades 8-12, Hoosac Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hoosac Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Hoosac Valley High School's student population of 340 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Hoosac Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoosac Valley High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#1179 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hoosac Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hoosac Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
2%
23%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
90%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Hoosac Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hoosac Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hoosac Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hoosac Valley High School's ranking?
Hoosac Valley High School is ranked #1179 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hoosac Valley High School often compared to?
Hoosac Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Mccann Vocational Technical, Taconic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoosac Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Hoosac Valley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hoosac Valley High School?
340 students attend Hoosac Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hoosac Valley High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoosac Valley High School?
Hoosac Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hoosac Valley High School offer ?
Hoosac Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoosac Valley High School part of?
Hoosac Valley High School is part of Hoosac Valley Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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