Summary:
The Holyoke High School is the sole high school located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serving grades 9-12. The data reveals that Holyoke High School is consistently underperforming, ranking 327 out of 349 Massachusetts high schools with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Holyoke High School's 4-year graduation rate of 77.1% is below the state average, and its dropout rate of 9.7% is higher than the state average. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 21.5% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 50.66%. Despite spending more per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, the school is still struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.
The data suggests that Holyoke High School may be facing challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing its resources to support student learning and achievement. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school may be serving a predominantly low-income student population, which could be a contributing factor to the observed achievement gaps.
Thank you for your feedback!