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Overall#119
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School Code: 1170505

Hopkins Academy

Hadley

Hadley is a small town in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, situated along the Connecticut River just north of Northampton. Known for its rich agricultural heritage, the town features expansive tobacco and vegetable farms that have shaped its landscape for centuries, and it's home to a stretch of historic Route 9 lined with farm stands and orchards. Hopkins Academy, established in 1664, is one of the oldest public high schools in the United States, reflecting Hadley's deep New England roots.
State Rankings
#119
Overall Rank
#69
SAT Total
#62
ELA MCAS
#112
Math MCAS
#195
AP Success
#139
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+78
1178
Reading/Writing+45
613
Math+33
565
Tests Taken
30
Score Composition
R/W: 613
Math: 565

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-472%(Rank #62)
Mathematics-1552%(Rank #112)
Science
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
507
Math
499
Science
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 77.0th · Math: 63.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 46.0 · Math: 55.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
43
Tests Taken
91
Passing Rate (3-5)+11.5
64.8%
AP Success Rank: #195
Score Distribution
18.7%
Score 5
18.7%
Score 4
27.5%
Score 3
25.3%
Score 2
9.9%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 35.2%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
70%
16%
White: 70%
Asian: 4.4%
Hispanic/Latino: 15.8%
Black/African American: 4.9%
Multi-Race: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 2%
Gender
43.8% Female
55.7% Male
0.5% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs40% (76)
Low Income30% (57)
English Learners2.6% (5)
First Language Not English3.7% (7)
Key Indicators
High Needs
40%
Low Income
30%

Graduation Rate

95.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate +2.3
State Ranking
#139
Cohort Size
43
Dropped Out: 2.3%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+0.2
94.9%
Chronically Absent+1.1
13.1%
Avg. Absences per Student8.9
Discipline
In-School Suspension3.4%
Out-of-School Suspension0.5%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
91.7%
Based on 24 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
82.9%
% 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+78
1178
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-4
72
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-15
52
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+2.3
95.3
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+11.5
64.8
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+0.2
94.9
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent+1.1
13.1
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+5.5
76.9
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

76.9%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
64.1%
4-Year Public College
12.8%
2-Year Public College
2.6%
Work
20.5%
Unknown
Based on 39 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)27.8
Student/Teacher Ratio7.3 to 1
Teachers Licensed96.4%
Experienced Teachers78.4%
Teaching In-Field83.3%
Quick Facts
District: Hadley
School Code: 1170505
Class Size Indicator: 7.3 to 1

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