Serving 701 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Holyoke Community Charter 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 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holyoke Community Charter School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
701 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Holyoke Community Charter 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 Holyoke Community Charter School is 0.12, 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
#1452 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Multi-color
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holyoke Community Charter School's ranking?
Holyoke Community Charter School is ranked #1452 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Holyoke Community Charter School?
701 students attend Holyoke Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Holyoke Community Charter School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holyoke Community Charter School?
Holyoke Community Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Holyoke Community Charter School offer ?
Holyoke Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Holyoke Community Charter School part of?
Holyoke Community Charter School is part of Holyoke Community Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is very nice and the way they teach is good, the thing I would change is the school lunch other than that I love HCCS.
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