Holyoke Community College is a two-year college located in Holyoke, Massachusetts offering academic, transfer, and non-credit programs.
Serving 21 students in grades 10-12, Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College 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 <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College's student population of 21 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
Campus Size
135 acres
School Motto
Educate. Inspire. Connect.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
59%
26%
Black
20%
10%
White
15%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College?
The graduation rate of Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College?
21 students attend Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College offer ?
Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College part of?
Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College is part of Springfield School District.
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