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#93 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 24% of private schools

High Point School

School · Lenox, MA

A private school in Lenox, MA serving grades UG – UG.

Private

242 W MOUNTAIN RD, Lenox, MA 01240

  • 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,369.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Enrollment33
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where High Point School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,662/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lenox), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,745

Median home value

$480,800

Median rent

$1,060/mo

College educated

51.6%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White66.7%
Hispanic21.2%
Black12.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

High Point School is listed in Lenox, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About High Point School

High Point School is a private school in Lenox, MA, serving approximately 33 students in grades UG-UG with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High Point School

What grades does High Point School serve?

High Point School serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend High Point School?

High Point School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point School?

The student-teacher ratio at High Point School is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does High Point School rank in MA?

High Point School ranks #93 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is High Point School's MySchoolScout rating?

High Point School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is High Point School a private school?

Yes, High Point School is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is High Point School a religious school?

No, High Point School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
33
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.4 hours
Days Per Year
214 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Berkshire County
Area population (ZIP 01240)
5,024
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
56.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01240; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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