PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Pittsfield High is a public high school that is part of the Pittsfield school district, located in Pittsfield, MA with about 851 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Pittsfield High has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Pittsfield High School, located at 300 East Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Pittsfield Public Schools district. As a comprehensive public high school, it is committed to providing a diverse academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school offers a wide array of courses, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development within the local community.

The institution prides itself on creating an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and school spirit. By leveraging its location in the heart of the Berkshires, the school maintains strong connections with the local community, offering students various opportunities to engage in civic life and extracurricular interests. For families and prospective students seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or program offerings, the school maintains an official website at http://pittsfieldhigh.pittsfield.net, which serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.

For more information, contact Pittsfield High at (413) 499-9535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Pittsfield, MA with about 851 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pittsfield
Total Students:
851
Teachers:
80.55
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 851 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.6%
Black or African American
10.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.