BELCHERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Belchertown High is a public high school that is part of the Belchertown school district, located in Belchertown, MA with about 711 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Belchertown High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Belchertown High School, located at 142 Springfield Road in Belchertown, Massachusetts, serves as the sole public high school for the Belchertown Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, and their roles as responsible citizens within the broader community.
Beyond its academic offerings, Belchertown High maintains a robust culture of extracurricular involvement, including a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and arts initiatives. These opportunities are designed to encourage well-rounded student development, teamwork, and school spirit. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty directories, policy handbooks, and district-wide updates, the official website at [www.belchertownps.org](http://www.belchertownps.org) serves as the primary resource for communication and engagement.
For more information, contact Belchertown High at (413) 323-9419 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Belchertown, MA 01007-9233
(413) 323-9419
http://www.belchertownps.org
BELCHERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Belchertown, MA with about 711 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Belchertown
- Total Students:
- 711
- Teachers:
- 46.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 711 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BELCHERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.