Overall#52
B+
School Code: 2100505
Northampton High
Northampton is a vibrant city in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, known for its progressive culture, thriving arts scene, and as home to Smith College. The city has long been a hub for liberal politics, LGBTQ+ culture, and independent businesses, earning it the nickname "Paradise City" among locals. With a distinctive downtown filled with restaurants, cafes, and music venues, Northampton blends college-town energy with historic New England charm along the Connecticut River.
State Rankings
#52
Overall Rank
#25
SAT Total
#53
ELA MCAS
#66
Math MCAS
#56
AP Success
#171
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +63
1264
Reading/Writing▲ +39
657
Math▲ +24
607
Tests Taken
183
Score Composition
R/W: 657
Math: 607
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▲ +474%(Rank #53)
Mathematics▲ +765%(Rank #66)
Science▸ +273%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
511
Math
507
Science
514
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 82.0th · Math: 80.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 60.0 · Math: 65.0
ELA: 60.0 · Math: 65.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
326
Tests Taken
673
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +24.7
86%
AP Success Rank: #56
Score Distribution
27.0%
Score 5
35.1%
Score 4
23.9%
Score 3
10.3%
Score 2
3.7%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 14%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 70.6%
Asian: 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 13.9%
Black/African American: 3.7%
Multi-Race: 8.2%
Gender
49.1% Female
48.7% Male
2.2% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs34.5% (292)
Low Income22.6% (191)
English Learners2.2% (19)
First Language Not English9.1% (77)
Key Indicators
High Needs
34.5%
Low Income
22.6%
Graduation Rate
94.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ -0.1
State Ranking
#171
Cohort Size
208
Dropped Out: 2.4%
Still in School: 2.4%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +1.7
93.5%
Chronically Absent▼ -5.7
15.6%
Avg. Absences per Student11.3
Discipline
In-School Suspension1.7%
Out-of-School Suspension2.4%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
98.8%
Based on 173 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
80.4%
% 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▲ +63
1264
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▲ +4
74
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▲ +7
65
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ -0.1
94.2
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +24.7
86
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +1.7
93.5
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -5.7
15.6
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▼ -4
83.1
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
83.1%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
41.6%
4-Year Private College
31.5%
4-Year Public College
0.9%
2-Year Private College
9.1%
2-Year Public College
1.4%
Other Post-Secondary
3.2%
Work
0.9%
Military
5.9%
Other
5.5%
Unknown
Based on 219 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)59.7
Student/Teacher Ratio14.7 to 1
Teachers Licensed98.7%
Experienced Teachers86.4%
Teaching In-Field82.5%
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