Serving 602 students in grades 9-12, Belchertown High School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 16% 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: 602 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Belchertown High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belchertown High School is 0.29, 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belchertown High School?
The graduation rate of Belchertown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Belchertown High School?
602 students attend Belchertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Belchertown High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belchertown High School?
Belchertown High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belchertown High School offer ?
Belchertown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belchertown High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 602 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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