Longmeadow High School

95 Grassy Gutter Rd
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Longmeadow High School is an American public high school located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Founded in 1956, it enrolls approximately 1,000 students. The school's mascot is a Lancer. It was ranked as the sixth best public school in Massachusetts in a 2011 report by Newsweek.
Serving 897 students in grades 9-12, Longmeadow High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in MA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : Longmeadow High's attendance zone covers the entire Longmeadow, MA school district, encompassing approximately 9.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Longmeadow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Longmeadow High School's student population of 897 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
897 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1956
School Calendar

School Rankings

Longmeadow High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longmeadow High School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#83 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

76%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

72%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
12%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
71%
51%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
29%
0.48

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

97%
89.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
11.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Black and White
School Mascot
Lancer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longmeadow High School's ranking?
Longmeadow High School is ranked #83 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Longmeadow High School often compared to?
Longmeadow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnechaug Regional High School, East Longmeadow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Longmeadow High School?
The graduation rate of Longmeadow High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Longmeadow High School?
897 students attend Longmeadow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Longmeadow High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longmeadow High School?
Longmeadow High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longmeadow High School offer ?
Longmeadow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Longmeadow High School part of?
Longmeadow High School is part of Longmeadow School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : Longmeadow High's attendance zone covers the entire Longmeadow, MA school district, encompassing approximately 9.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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