Amherst Regional High School vs. Northampton High School
Should I attend Amherst Regional High School or Northampton 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
Amherst Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Northampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 858 students in grades 9-12, Amherst Regional High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, Northampton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
858 students
908 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#137 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
207
234
Grade 10 Students
215
201
Grade 11 Students
206
245
Grade 12 Students
226
220
Ungraded Students
4
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
9%
2%
% White
55%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%