Very Good
#543 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 30% in state
Pittsfield High
High School · Pittsfield · Pittsfield, MA
A high school in Pittsfield, MA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
- Math 38% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pittsfield High score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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).
How we rate schools
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Where Pittsfield 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,753/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsfield), 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
$68,879
Median home value
$236,500
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Education AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Taconic HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 875 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Educational FoundationPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 1–12 | 4.1 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pittsfield
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $25,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pittsfield High is listed in Pittsfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittsfield High
Pittsfield High is a public high school in Pittsfield, MA, part of Pittsfield, serving approximately 724 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsfield High
What grades does Pittsfield High serve?
Pittsfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pittsfield High?
Pittsfield High has an enrollment of approximately 724 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield High is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittsfield High rank in MA?
Pittsfield High ranks #543 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Pittsfield High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsfield High 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.
What are the test scores at Pittsfield High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsfield High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pittsfield High a charter school?
No, Pittsfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittsfield High a Title I school?
No, Pittsfield High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 724
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berkshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (413) 499-9535
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01201)
- 45,072
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
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 01201; 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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