Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is a public charter school in South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1996 as part of the Massachusetts Educational Reform. It was originally located in Hadley, Massachusetts, but relocated to South Hadley for its tenth year in 2005.
Serving 399 students in grades 7-12, Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
9%
10%
White
57%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School's ranking?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is ranked #798 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
399 students attend Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School offer ?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School part of?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is part of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School District.
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