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#654 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 36% in state

Minnechaug Regional High

High School · Hampden-wilbraham · Wilbraham, MA

A Hampden-wilbraham high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

621 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095

  • Math 62% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation14.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$19,708
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Minnechaug Regional High score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
86%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2023
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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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The neighborhood

Where Minnechaug Regional 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,453/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilbraham), 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

$124,682

Median home value

$383,200

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

53.3%

Homeownership

90.3%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
14 boys'·16 girls'·52 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilbraham & Monson AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7private6–121.1 mi361Compare →
Springfield International Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–122.3 mi1,478Compare →
Curtis Blake Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–92.6 mi20Compare →
Mill Pond SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–122.6 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hampden-wilbraham

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$19,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Minnechaug Regional High is listed in Hampden-Wilbraham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minnechaug Regional High

Minnechaug Regional High is a public high school in Wilbraham, MA, part of Hampden-wilbraham, serving approximately 981 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minnechaug Regional High

What grades does Minnechaug Regional High serve?

Minnechaug Regional High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Minnechaug Regional High?

Minnechaug Regional High has an enrollment of approximately 981 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnechaug Regional High?

The student-teacher ratio at Minnechaug Regional High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Minnechaug Regional High rank in MA?

Minnechaug Regional High ranks #654 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Minnechaug Regional High's MySchoolScout rating?

Minnechaug Regional High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Minnechaug Regional High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnechaug Regional High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Minnechaug Regional High a charter school?

No, Minnechaug Regional High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Minnechaug Regional High a Title I school?

No, Minnechaug Regional High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
981
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 01095)
14,615
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
44.4
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 01095; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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