Chicopee High School is a public high school located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. Its official school colors are maroon and gold. Its mascot is the "Pacer."
Serving 932 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 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chicopee High School's student population of 932 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Chicopee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicopee High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1129 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
53%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
35%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pacer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicopee High School's ranking?
Chicopee High School is ranked #1129 out of 1,631 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chicopee High School?
932 students attend Chicopee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Chicopee High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicopee High School?
Chicopee High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 4/4/2007
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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