Greenfield High School

21 Barr Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 509 students in grades 8-12, Greenfield 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Greenfield High School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Greenfield 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 Greenfield High School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1232 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenfield 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 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenfield 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Greenfield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
10%
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White
69%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Greenfield High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greenfield 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenfield High School's ranking?
Greenfield High School is ranked #1232 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Greenfield High School often compared to?
Greenfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Regional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenfield High School?
The graduation rate of Greenfield High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Greenfield High School?
509 students attend Greenfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Greenfield High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenfield High School?
Greenfield High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Greenfield High School offer ?
Greenfield High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenfield High School part of?
Greenfield High School is part of Greenfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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