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School Code: 610505

Chicopee High

Chicopee

Chicopee is a mid-sized city in western Massachusetts, situated along the Connecticut River just north of Springfield in the Pioneer Valley. Originally known for its manufacturing heritage—particularly the Chicopee Falls and textile mills—the city has evolved into a diverse residential and commercial center. Chicopee is home to Westover Air Reserve Base, one of the largest Air Force facilities in the Northeast, which has been a significant part of the community since World War II.
State Rankings
#290
Overall Rank
#208
SAT Total
#280
ELA MCAS
#312
Math MCAS
#248
AP Success
#287
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+13
1086
Reading/Writing-3
551
Math+16
535
Tests Taken
33
Score Composition
R/W: 551
Math: 535

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-831%(Rank #280)
Mathematics-1313%(Rank #312)
Science-717%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
488
Math
481
Science
477
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 23.0th · Math: 15.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 41.0 · Math: 40.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
116
Tests Taken
234
Passing Rate (3-5)+13.2
50.9%
AP Success Rank: #248
Score Distribution
4.7%
Score 5
12.4%
Score 4
33.8%
Score 3
32.1%
Score 2
17.1%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 49.1%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
34%
54%
White: 33.6%
Asian: 2.4%
Hispanic/Latino: 53.8%
Black/African American: 7.1%
Multi-Race: 3.2%
Gender
53.9% Female
45.6% Male
0.4% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs76.7% (700)
Low Income70.4% (643)
English Learners9.2% (84)
First Language Not English20.4% (186)
Key Indicators
High Needs
76.7%
Low Income
70.4%

Graduation Rate

82.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate -6.1
State Ranking
#287
Cohort Size
236
Dropped Out: 8.5%
Still in School: 3.8%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+3.2
90%
Chronically Absent-18.5
34.3%
Avg. Absences per Student16.8
Discipline
In-School Suspension2.9%
Out-of-School Suspension3.6%
School-Based Arrest0.1%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
69%
Based on 229 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
64.8%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+13
1086
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-8
31
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-13
13
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-6.1
82.6
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+13.2
50.9
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+3.2
90
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-18.5
34.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-7.6
53.5
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

53.5%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
11.7%
4-Year Private College
9.9%
4-Year Public College
31.9%
2-Year Public College
10.3%
Work
2.8%
Military
33.3%
Unknown
Based on 213 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)86.8
Student/Teacher Ratio10.6 to 1
Teachers Licensed97.7%
Experienced Teachers57.9%
Teaching In-Field79.1%
Quick Facts
District: Chicopee
School Code: 610505
Class Size Indicator: 10.6 to 1

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