Holyoke High School
Tel:
(413) 534-2020
Holyoke High School serves 1,332 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Holyoke High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Holyoke High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Holyoke High School's student population of 1,332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,332 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Holyoke High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Holyoke High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #492 out of 1666 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 56% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 7% |
Hispanic | 75% | 20% |
Black | 2% | 9% |
White | 21% | 60% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 35% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Holyoke School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Holyoke High School is Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is William R. Peck School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holyoke William R. Peck School Grades: 4-8 | 339 students
0.4 miles
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040 0.4 4-8 339 - Holyoke Morgan Full Service Community School Grades: PK-8 | 416 students
0.5 miles
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083 0.5 PK-8 416 - Holyoke H.b. Lawrence School Grades: K-3 | 278 students
0.6 miles
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075 0.6 K-3 278 - Holyoke Joseph Metcalf School Grades: PK-3 | 259 students
0.6 miles
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104 0.6 PK-3 259 - Holyoke Holyoke Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 702 students
1.1 miles
2200 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111 1.1 K-8 702
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