Agawam High School vs. West Springfield High School
Should I attend Agawam High School or West Springfield High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Agawam High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Student Attention
West Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Agawam High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,185 students in grades 9-12, West Springfield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,017 students
1,185 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#514 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
59%
Graduation Rate
95%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
277
319
Grade 10 Students
252
288
Grade 11 Students
263
278
Grade 12 Students
220
282
Ungraded Students
5
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
8%
21%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
82%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%