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Chicopee Comprehensive High School

High School · Chicopee

617 Montgomery Street, Chicopee, MA 01020

Enrollment

1,212

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

5.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,097 of 1,793

In Chicopee

#5 of 16

public schools

In district

#4 of 15

Chicopee

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Chicopee Comprehensive High School

5.7/10

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About Chicopee Comprehensive High School

Chicopee Comprehensive High School is a public high school in Chicopee, MA, part of Chicopee. Chicopee Comprehensive High School serves approximately 1,212 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Chicopee Comprehensive High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Chicopee Comprehensive High School show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.0
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation12.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,218
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Chicopee Comprehensive High School — Students at Chicopee Comprehensive High School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 54.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.0% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 66.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
59.6% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
53.5%
ELA
56.5%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2023
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
37%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.3/10.

How Chicopee Comprehensive High School Compares

See how Chicopee Comprehensive High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
39th percentile in MA
Academic
6.4/10
Average
Growth
3.3/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.5/10
Average
AP Courses
3
State avg: 2.9
Sports
22
11 boys' · 11 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
102 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.4%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
12.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

617 Montgomery Street, Chicopee, MA 01020

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Chicopee Comprehensive High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Hampden Charter School of Science East (rated 7.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LIGHTHOUSE HOLYOKE (rated 6.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Holyoke), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Chicopee High (rated 4.7/10, 2.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Chicopee, see our Chicopee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Lambert-Lavoie Chicopee 0.2 mi 5.5
ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Chicopee 0.5 mi 5.5
Barry Chicopee 0.8 mi 3.4
Bellamy Middle Chicopee 1.0 mi 5.4
Belcher Chicopee 1.0 mi 5.1
Szetela Early Childhood Center Chicopee 1.3 mi 3.9
Streiber Memorial School Chicopee 1.4 mi 6.5
Morgan Full Service Community School Holyoke 1.5 mi 6.5
Gen John J Stefanik Chicopee 1.4 mi 5.6
Kelly Elementary Holyoke 1.8 mi 6.7
NEW ENGLAND ADOLESCENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE Holyoke 1.9 mi 7.3
LIGHTHOUSE HOLYOKE Holyoke 1.9 mi 6.0
Chicopee High Chicopee 2.0 mi 4.7
ST STANISLAUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicopee 2.0 mi 4.8
Dupont Middle Chicopee 2.1 mi 5.2
H.B. Lawrence School Holyoke 2.1 mi 6.7
SPRINGDALE EDUCATION CENTER Holyoke 2.2 mi 7.7
Fairview Elementary Chicopee 2.3 mi 4.6
Hampden Charter School of Science East Chicopee 2.0 mi 7.0
MATER DOLOROSA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Holyoke 2.5 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01020 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,971

Median Home Value

$259,100

Median Rent

$1,153/mo

Population

30,230

College Educated

22.9%

Homeownership

59.7%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

14%

Median Age

43.8

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Hudson High Hudson, MA 5.7
Plymouth South High Plymouth, MA 5.7
Woburn High Woburn, MA 5.7
Gloucester High Gloucester, MA 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chicopee Comprehensive High School

What grades does Chicopee Comprehensive High School serve?

Chicopee Comprehensive High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chicopee Comprehensive High School?

Chicopee Comprehensive High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicopee Comprehensive High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chicopee Comprehensive High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chicopee Comprehensive High School rank in MA?

Chicopee Comprehensive High School ranks #1,097 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Chicopee Comprehensive High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chicopee Comprehensive High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chicopee Comprehensive High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chicopee Comprehensive High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chicopee Comprehensive High School a charter school?

No, Chicopee Comprehensive High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chicopee Comprehensive High School a Title I school?

No, Chicopee Comprehensive High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
42 Some Transit
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,212
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%

District

Chicopee
District Enrollment
6,807
Schools in District
15
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,218
District Rank
#4 of 15

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