High Schools in Northampton

Summary:

The Northampton High School is the sole high school serving the Northampton area, providing an excellent education for its 907 students in grades 9-12. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top 100 high schools in Massachusetts, reaching as high as 47th out of 349 schools in the 2024-2025 school year, and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northampton High School boasts impressive academic performance, with over 70% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the MCAS exams - significantly higher than the state averages. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 92.9% and low dropout rate of 3.3% for the 2023-2024 school year further demonstrate its commitment to student success. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and per-student spending of $15,618, Northampton High is able to provide personalized attention and a robust educational program for its students.

Overall, Northampton High School stands out as a high-performing institution that is delivering excellent educational outcomes for its students. Its strong academic results, high graduation rates, and positive reputation make it an attractive option for families in the Northampton area.

District Detail

212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060

(413) 587-1315

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,496

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Total
Northampton High	Public	9-12	380 Elm Street	Northampton	01060	Hampshire County	Northampton	No	No	No	No	(413) 587-1346	875	60	14.6		606 (69.3%)	32 (3.7%)	119 (13.6%)	31 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (7.8%)	88.8	47^th of 349 public high schools	86.5%		79	85^th of 348 public high schools	75.6%	38	74.2	65.1	76.2	72.8	$19,137

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural	1.61 mi	1	335^th
Hadley	2.16 mi	2	113^th
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public	3.08 mi	1	89^th
Hatfield	3.47 mi	2	166^th
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter	4.04 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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