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Overall#87
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School Code: 6800505

Minnechaug Regional High

Hampden-Wilbraham

Hampden-Wilbraham is a regional school district serving the adjacent towns of Hampden and Wilbraham in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. The two towns are characterized by a mix of suburban neighborhoods and rural landscapes, with historic New England village centers and easy access to Springfield, about 10 miles to the west. The region is known for its scenic hilltop views and balance between residential tranquility and proximity to urban amenities.
State Rankings
#87
Overall Rank
#122
SAT Total
#111
ELA MCAS
#74
Math MCAS
#55
AP Success
#148
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-14
1135
Reading/Writing-3
567
Math-11
568
Tests Taken
189
Score Composition
R/W: 567
Math: 568

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-760%(Rank #111)
Mathematics+162%(Rank #74)
Science-247%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
504
Math
506
Science
500
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 68.0th · Math: 78.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 51.0 · Math: 65.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
264
Tests Taken
481
Passing Rate (3-5)+6.1
86.1%
AP Success Rank: #55
Score Distribution
19.5%
Score 5
28.1%
Score 4
38.5%
Score 3
11.9%
Score 2
2.1%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 13.9%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
74%
13%
White: 74.2%
Asian: 3%
Hispanic/Latino: 13.3%
Black/African American: 4.8%
Multi-Race: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Gender
48.7% Female
51% Male
0.3% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs34.1% (328)
Low Income23.8% (229)
English Learners0.5% (5)
First Language Not English3.4% (33)
Key Indicators
High Needs
34.1%
Low Income
23.8%

Graduation Rate

95.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate -2.4
State Ranking
#148
Cohort Size
245
Dropped Out: 1.6%
Still in School: 2.9%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+2
94.7%
Chronically Absent-12.8
10.7%
Avg. Absences per Student9.2
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension4.4%
School-Based Arrest0.1%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
90.7%
Based on 237 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
71.7%
% 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-14
1135
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-7
60
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)+1
62
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-2.4
95.1
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+6.1
86.1
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+2
94.7
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-12.8
10.7
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+0.3
83.3
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

83.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
36.3%
4-Year Private College
30.3%
4-Year Public College
16.7%
2-Year Public College
1.3%
Other Post-Secondary
8.5%
Work
3.8%
Military
0.4%
Other
2.6%
Unknown
Based on 234 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)69.7
Student/Teacher Ratio14.2 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers88.5%
Teaching In-Field98.6%
Quick Facts
School Code: 6800505
Class Size Indicator: 14.2 to 1

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