School Overview
Amherst Regional High School (ARHS), located in Amherst, Massachusetts, serves as the primary secondary school for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and social advocacy, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and a robust arts and extracurricular program. The school is highly regarded for its inclusive environment, reflecting the intellectual and progressive culture of the surrounding university town, which is home to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College.

Beyond its academic offerings, ARHS is recognized for fostering a deeply engaged student body that emphasizes civic responsibility and community involvement. The school community benefits from its proximity to these institutions of higher learning, which often provides students with unique opportunities for collaborative projects and access to collegiate resources. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, Amherst Regional High School balances a challenging pedagogical approach with a supportive atmosphere designed to celebrate the individual identities and achievements of its diverse student population.
858
Total Students
73.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amherst Regional High
Demographic Student Count
White463
Hispanic164
Black67
Asian78
Two or More73
  • White
    463 (54.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    164 (19.4 %)
  • Asian
    78 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    73 (8.6 %)
  • Black
    67 (7.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Amherst-Pelham
Phone: (413)362-1701
Website: http://www.arps.org/arhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 73.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 225
Grade 10 203
Grade 11 216
Grade 12 211
Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Amherst Regional High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9225
Grade 10203
Grade 11216
Grade 12211
Ungraded3
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Amherst Regional High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40547.2%
Male44051.3%
Not Specified131.5%