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School Code: 1140505

Greenfield High

Greenfield

Greenfield is a small city in Franklin County in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, serving as the county seat and a regional hub for the surrounding rural towns. Known as the "Energy Capital of Massachusetts," the city has a long history of manufacturing and hydroelectric power generation along the Green River. Greenfield's compact downtown features historic brick architecture and a mix of local businesses that serve both residents and visitors exploring the scenic countryside of the Connecticut River Valley.
State Rankings
#212
Overall Rank
#99
SAT Total
#304
ELA MCAS
#296
Math MCAS
#199
AP Success
#315
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-8
1151
Reading/Writing+15
598
Math-23
553
Tests Taken
26
Score Composition
R/W: 598
Math: 553

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1823%(Rank #304)
Mathematics-2019%(Rank #296)
Science
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
481
Math
482
Science
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 12.0th · Math: 16.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 37.0 · Math: 53.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
64
Tests Taken
120
Passing Rate (3-5)+6.8
64.2%
AP Success Rank: #199
Score Distribution
12.5%
Score 5
21.7%
Score 4
30.0%
Score 3
20.0%
Score 2
15.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 35.8%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
64%
24%
White: 64.1%
Asian: 1.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 24%
Black/African American: 3.7%
Multi-Race: 6.7%
Gender
49% Female
50.7% Male
0.2% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs64.7% (235)
Low Income57.9% (210)
English Learners6.6% (24)
First Language Not English12.9% (47)
Key Indicators
High Needs
64.7%
Low Income
57.9%

Graduation Rate

75.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate -11.8
State Ranking
#315
Cohort Size
86
Dropped Out: 15.1%
Still in School: 3.5%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.9
88.8%
Chronically Absent-9.4
39.5%
Avg. Absences per Student18.6
Discipline
In-School Suspension3%
Out-of-School Suspension5.1%
School-Based Arrest1.9%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
62.2%
Based on 74 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
50%
% 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-8
1151
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-18
23
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-20
19
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-11.8
75.6
20152024
Below pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+6.8
64.2
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.9
88.8
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-9.4
39.5
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+3.9
79.4
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

79.4%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
15.9%
4-Year Private College
9.8%
4-Year Public College
53.7%
2-Year Public College
1.2%
Other Post-Secondary
12.2%
Work
2.4%
Military
4.9%
Unknown
Based on 82 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)37
Student/Teacher Ratio10.9 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers81.1%
Teaching In-Field86.5%
Quick Facts
District: Greenfield
School Code: 1140505
Class Size Indicator: 10.9 to 1

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