Serving 918 students in grades 9-12, Chicopee 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 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chicopee High serves the southern part of Chicopee, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 11.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the school's edge, while the furthest edge of the zone is about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chicopee High School's student population of 918 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
918 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Chicopee High School is to provide an environment that empowers our students to achieve excellence through a rigorous academic program that promotes critical thinking and responsible citizenship.
School Rankings
Chicopee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicopee High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Pacer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicopee High School's ranking?
Chicopee High School is ranked #1153 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Chicopee High School often compared to?
Chicopee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chicopee Comprehensive High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chicopee High School?
The graduation rate of Chicopee High School is 87%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Chicopee High School?
918 students attend Chicopee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Chicopee High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chicopee High School?
Chicopee High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chicopee High School offer ?
Chicopee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chicopee High School part of?
Chicopee High School is part of Chicopee School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The academics are the best
Without the music program I don't know what I would have done
It has great facilities and encourages parental involvement, which I didn't care much for at the time, but as I am now a PhD I can appreciate it.
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