South Hadley High School
- South Hadley High School serves 555 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- South Hadley High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
South Hadley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- South Hadley High School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 555 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Hadley High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of South Hadley High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #75 out of 1666 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 20% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 86% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Hadley School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to South Hadley High School is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Plains Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Hadley Plains Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 340 students
0.8 miles
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068 0.8 PK-1 340 - South Hadley Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 401 students
1.1 miles
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580 1.1 7-12 401 - South Hadley Michael E. Smith Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 572 students
1.2 miles
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074 1.2 5-8 572 - South Hadley Mosier Grades: 2-4 | 420 students
1.2 miles
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077 1.2 2-4 420 - Chicopee Dupont Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 750 students
1.6 miles
650 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-1881 1.6 6-8 750
School Reviews
| 2 There should be a SAFE environment for children to learn. With the current death of Phoebe Prince, there should have been more programs and awareness of the cause of bullying. If this action would have taken place, Phoebe Prince could still be alive, living her normal teenage years. Because this action was not taken, this administration is highly expected to inform all students of the consequences of bullying. I expect as a average student, to be safe in my school, but if other peers should chose to behave in such a manner then I choose to not partake in this administration. And hope for the consequences to be brought down on those who chose to pursue such actions upon Phoebe Prince. - Posted by Student/Alumni - rache |
| 2 Does not provide a safe learning environment for its students. Administrators of the School and School District as well as some School Committee members are self serving lackeys who are now staging cover ups to protect their own interests. - Posted by Parent - statm |
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