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Holyoke High
High School · Holyoke · Holyoke, MA
A high school in Holyoke, MA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
- Math 10% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 75.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Holyoke High score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Holyoke High 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holyoke), 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
$51,892
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | 2–12 | 0.5 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Springdale Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse HolyokePrivate · tuition | 6.0 | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Gateway to College at Holyoke Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Holyoke
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holyoke High is listed in Holyoke; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holyoke High
Holyoke High is a public high school in Holyoke, MA, part of Holyoke, serving approximately 1,567 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,238 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holyoke High
What grades does Holyoke High serve?
Holyoke High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holyoke High?
Holyoke High has an enrollment of approximately 1,567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke High is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holyoke High rank in MA?
Holyoke High ranks #1,238 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Holyoke High's MySchoolScout rating?
Holyoke High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Holyoke High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holyoke High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holyoke High a charter school?
No, Holyoke High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holyoke High a Title I school?
No, Holyoke High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (413) 534-2020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01040)
- 37,949
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 01040; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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