Serving 841 students in grades 9-12, Amherst Regional High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 841 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Amherst Regional High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amherst Regional High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amherst Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Amherst Regional High School is 94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Amherst Regional High School?
841 students attend Amherst Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Amherst Regional High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amherst Regional High School?
Amherst Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amherst Regional High School offer ?
Amherst Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amherst Regional High School part of?
I went to ARHS for a year as an international student and I had a great year. I had a lot of friends and I got a lot help from teachers. Everybody was so kind and I'm so happy for going there.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - skate
210/24/2009
This school is nothing special... its really terrible... I was there for 3 weeks and then I left...and I was a school choice student
- Posted by Student/Alumni - thejo
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 841 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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