Pittsfield High School is a four year comprehensive public high school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. It serves the city of Pittsfield. The school dates its founding to 1844. It is administered by the Pittsfield Public Schools district and is the oldest of the district's two high schools.
Serving 727 students in grades 9-12, Pittsfield High 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsfield High serves the southeast part of Pittsfield, MA, covering an area of approximately 13.6 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edges being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsfield High School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
727 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1844
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pittsfield High 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 Pittsfield High School is 0.65, 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
#877 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
The General
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsfield High School's ranking?
Pittsfield High School is ranked #877 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pittsfield High School often compared to?
Pittsfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taconic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsfield High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsfield High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Pittsfield High School?
727 students attend Pittsfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pittsfield High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsfield High School?
Pittsfield High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pittsfield High School offer ?
Pittsfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pittsfield High School part of?
Pittsfield High School is part of Pittsfield School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Good school..
5 10/10/2025
I think it's a solid school. PHS is aging and definitely needs structural improvements, a good cleaning, and lots of paint, but its heart is in the right place. Teachers really do care.
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