Belchertown High School serves 694 students in grades 9-12.
Belchertown High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belchertown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Belchertown High School's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belchertown High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Belchertown High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
2%
10%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belchertown High School's ranking?
Belchertown High School is ranked #355 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Belchertown High School often compared to?
Belchertown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belchertown High School?
The graduation rate of Belchertown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Belchertown High School?
694 students attend Belchertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Belchertown High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belchertown High School?
Belchertown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belchertown High School offer ?
Belchertown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belchertown High School part of?
Belchertown High School is part of Belchertown School District.
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