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Overall#142
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School Code: 860505

Easthampton High

Easthampton

Easthampton is a small city in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, situated along the Manasset River between Northampton and Holyoke. Once a thriving mill town known for its button and textile manufacturing in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Easthampton has transformed into a walkable community with a revitalized downtown featuring art galleries, local breweries, and creative businesses. The city is also home to Mount Tom State Reservation, offering hiking trails and scenic views of the Connecticut River Valley.
State Rankings
#142
Overall Rank
#119
SAT Total
#228
ELA MCAS
#209
Math MCAS
#171
AP Success
#226
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+43
1138
Reading/Writing+18
577
Math+25
561
Tests Taken
32
Score Composition
R/W: 577
Math: 561

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1141%(Rank #228)
Mathematics-436%(Rank #209)
Science+2657%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
494
Math
492
Science
503
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 38.0th · Math: 41.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 48.0 · Math: 46.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
107
Tests Taken
152
Passing Rate (3-5)+19.4
69.1%
AP Success Rank: #171
Score Distribution
13.8%
Score 5
23.0%
Score 4
32.2%
Score 3
25.0%
Score 2
5.9%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 30.9%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
74%
16%
White: 73.5%
Asian: 4%
Hispanic/Latino: 16.4%
Black/African American: 1.3%
Multi-Race: 4.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Gender
45.9% Female
53.1% Male
1.1% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs50.5% (190)
Low Income40.4% (152)
English Learners3.7% (14)
First Language Not English10.4% (39)
Key Indicators
High Needs
50.5%
Low Income
40.4%

Graduation Rate

90.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate +0.8
State Ranking
#226
Cohort Size
96
Dropped Out: 6.2%
Still in School: 2.1%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate-0.9
92%
Chronically Absent+6.4
27.3%
Avg. Absences per Student13.9
Discipline
In-School Suspension3.6%
Out-of-School Suspension5.4%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
84.5%
Based on 103 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
56.1%
% 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+43
1138
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-11
41
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-4
36
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+0.8
90.6
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+19.4
69.1
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate-0.9
92
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent+6.4
27.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+8.5
89.3
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

89.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
25.5%
4-Year Private College
28.7%
4-Year Public College
35.1%
2-Year Public College
1.1%
Other Post-Secondary
7.4%
Work
2.1%
Other
Based on 94 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)38.4
Student/Teacher Ratio9.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed97.8%
Experienced Teachers86.6%
Teaching In-Field91.7%
Quick Facts
District: Easthampton
School Code: 860505
Class Size Indicator: 9.8 to 1

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