Hoosac Valley High School serves 337 students in grades 8-12.
Hoosac Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoosac Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hoosac Valley High School's student population of 337 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hoosac Valley High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hoosac Valley High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
5%
10%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoosac Valley High School's ranking?
Hoosac Valley High School is ranked #1179 out of 1,644 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoosac Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Hoosac Valley High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hoosac Valley High School?
337 students attend Hoosac Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hoosac Valley High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoosac Valley High School?
Hoosac Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hoosac Valley High School offer ?
Hoosac Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoosac Valley High School part of?
Hoosac Valley High School is part of Hoosac Valley Regional School District.
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