Serving 907 students in grades 9-12, Northampton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 907 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Northampton 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 Northampton High School is 0.48, 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.
Northampton High School is ranked #240 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Northampton High School often compared to?
Northampton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northampton High School?
The graduation rate of Northampton High School is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northampton High School?
907 students attend Northampton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Northampton High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northampton High School?
Northampton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northampton High School offer ?
Northampton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northampton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 907 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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