Belchertown High

Summary:

Belchertown High is a public high school in Belchertown, Massachusetts, serving 637 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently outperforms the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 70.9% of 10th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 56.86%. Belchertown High also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.7% to 97.1% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate of 1.7% to 5.0%.

Compared to nearby schools, Belchertown High generally demonstrates higher academic achievement. For example, its 10th grade ELA proficiency rate is significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Springfield Public Day High School (34.48%) and Chicopee Academy (42%). However, some nearby schools, such as Amherst Regional High, also show impressive performance, with a 10th grade ELA proficiency rate of 70.05% in 2023-2024.

While Belchertown has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 25th out of 338 Massachusetts high schools for this subgroup, nearby schools like Springfield and Chicopee have much higher percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 142 Springfield Road
       Belchertown, MA  01007-9233


(413) 323-9419

District: Belchertown

SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,538 Help


Feeder schools for Belchertown High:

Elementary:    Cold Spring
    Swift River Elementary
Middle:    Chestnut Hill Community School
    Jabish Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  637

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belchertown High ranks better than 69.3% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.61. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Belchertown High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belchertown High is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belchertown High is $14,538.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belchertown High:

SchoolDigger ranks Belchertown High 107th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Belchertown High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Belchertown High

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Rank History for all students at Belchertown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.12 96th 304 68.4%
2004 72.68 95th 307 69.1%
2005 68.69 117th 311 62.4%
2006 75.81 93rd 314 70.4%
2007 79.98 51st 316 83.9%
2008 72.84 90th 319 71.8%
2009 83.24 42nd 322 87.0%
2010 83.00 40th 335 88.1%
2011 75.46 83rd 340 75.6%
2012 74.16 75th 340 77.9%
2013 78.93 41st 344 88.1%
2014 72.79 99th 347 71.5%
2015 79.94 40th 354 88.7%
2016 76.36 69th 351 80.3%
2017 72.75 93rd 348 73.3%
2018 70.90 115th 345 66.7%
2019 80.78 64th 351 81.8%
2022 81.98 64th 342 81.3%
2023 78.42 81st 347 76.7%
2024 70.61 107th 348 69.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belchertown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.78 209th 344 39.2%
2019 79.04 54th 348 84.5%
2022 68.28 95th 339 72.0%
2023 56.23 102nd 301 66.1%
2024 68.09 77th 289 73.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belchertown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.52 169th 330 48.8%
2019 92.16 14th 330 95.8%
2022 77.54 56th 332 83.1%
2023 89.70 25th 338 92.6%
2024 50.04 174th 338 48.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Belchertown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.77 76th 339 77.6%
2019 74.61 94th 342 72.5%
2022 83.02 56th 340 83.5%
2023 76.11 87th 339 74.3%
2024 62.44 135th 342 60.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Belchertown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.89 180th 299 39.8%
2019 53.30 121st 299 59.5%
2022 65.40 80th 295 72.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Belchertown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.95 147th 343 57.1%
2019 84.44 52nd 346 85.0%
2022 75.69 89th 339 73.7%
2023 79.30 74th 343 78.4%
2024 74.45 87th 342 74.6%
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Rank History for White students at Belchertown High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.94 130th 303 57.1%
2019 75.08 77th 302 74.5%
2022 75.93 72nd 300 76.0%
2023 71.43 84th 301 72.1%
2024 66.23 106th 302 64.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Belchertown High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1989 364 2 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1990 361 3 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 364 3 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1992 398 7 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1993 421 4 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 430 5 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1995 518 4 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 518 4 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 533 7 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 538 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 523 4 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2000 533 5 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2001 545 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 624 9 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2003 624 9 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2004 657 10 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2005 707 5 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2006 705 7 8 12 1 n/a n/a 17 750
2007 717 7 7 14 0 n/a n/a 26 771
2008 724 7 14 15 0 n/a n/a 21 781
2009 697 10 21 24 0 4 11 0 767
2010 697 9 20 18 1 4 11 0 760
2011 710 11 24 26 2 0 16 0 789
2012 681 10 24 26 2 0 17 0 760
2013 698 10 23 21 2 0 18 0 772
2014 670 11 24 23 2 0 13 0 743
2015 647 9 15 20 1 1 15 0 708
2016 629 15 15 27 1 1 15 0 703
2017 641 14 14 29 1 1 10 0 710
2018 644 15 12 25 2 1 12 0 711
2019 626 15 10 20 1 1 14 0 687
2020 636 14 10 20 1 2 18 0 701
2021 621 16 9 22 3 3 18 2 694
2022 578 13 10 25 1 3 17 7 654
2023 550 12 11 32 2 3 19 8 637

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belchertown High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 n/a n/a n/a
1989 374 n/a n/a n/a
1990 372 n/a n/a n/a
1991 378 n/a n/a n/a
1992 416 n/a n/a n/a
1993 437 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 445 n/a n/a n/a
1995 538 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 538 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 552 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 552 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 535 n/a 0.0 9.3
2000 549 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 556 n/a 0.0 7.2
2002 650 n/a n/a 6.5
2003 650 n/a n/a 6.5
2004 684 46.0 14.9 9.1
2005 729 43.4 16.8 7.8
2006 750 43.5 17.2 7
2007 771 44.0 17.5 7
2008 781 44.2 17.7 10
2009 767 46.9 16.4 10.8
2010 760 46.3 16.4 10
2011 789 46.5 16.9 13.3
2012 760 50.2 15.1 12.1
2013 772 49.7 15.5 15.7
2014 743 48.9 15.1 16.2
2015 708 47.0 15.0 16.9
2016 703 48.0 14.6 n/a
2017 710 48.4 14.6 n/a
2018 711 46.9 15.1 n/a
2019 687 47.2 14.5 n/a
2020 701 47.8 14.6 n/a
2021 694 47.9 14.4 n/a
2022 654 49.5 13.1 n/a
2023 637 50.3 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belchertown High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 n/a n/a n/a
1989 374 n/a n/a n/a
1990 372 n/a n/a n/a
1991 378 n/a n/a n/a
1992 416 n/a n/a n/a
1993 437 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 445 n/a n/a n/a
1995 538 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 538 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 552 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 552 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 535 n/a 0.0 9.3
2000 549 n/a 0.0 7.7
2001 556 n/a 0.0 7.2
2002 650 n/a n/a 6.5
2003 650 n/a n/a 6.5
2004 684 46.0 14.9 9.1
2005 729 43.4 16.8 7.8
2006 750 43.5 17.2 7
2007 771 44.0 17.5 7
2008 781 44.2 17.7 10
2009 767 46.9 16.4 10.8
2010 760 46.3 16.4 10
2011 789 46.5 16.9 13.3
2012 760 50.2 15.1 12.1
2013 772 49.7 15.5 15.7
2014 743 48.9 15.1 16.2
2015 708 47.0 15.0 16.9
2016 703 48.0 14.6 n/a
2017 710 48.4 14.6 n/a
2018 711 46.9 15.1 n/a
2019 687 47.2 14.5 n/a
2020 701 47.8 14.6 n/a
2021 694 47.9 14.4 n/a
2022 654 49.5 13.1 n/a
2023 637 50.3 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Belchertown High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $61 (0.4%) $13,712 (99.6%) $13,773
2021 $343 (2.4%) $14,195 (97.6%) $14,538

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belchertown High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 351 High schoolsRanks 81st of 347 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Belchertown High)8674.2
 11.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Belchertown)8373.6
 9.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Belchertown High)7659.3
 16.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Belchertown)7558.2
 16.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students687637
 7.3%
African American1512
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1011
 10%
Hispanic2032
 60%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White626550
 12.1%
Two or More Races1419
 35.7%


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Belchertown High ranks 107th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Belchertown High are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

Belchertown High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cold Spring
Elementary : Swift River Elementary
Middle : Chestnut Hill Community School
Middle : Jabish Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 637 students attended Belchertown High.


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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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