Westfield High School vs. Agawam High School
Should I attend Westfield High School or Agawam 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
Westfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Agawam High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Westfield High School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,100 students
1,017 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#509 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
259
277
Grade 10 Students
266
252
Grade 11 Students
265
263
Grade 12 Students
300
220
Ungraded Students
10
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
19%
8%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
72%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
