Belchertown High

142 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007

www.belchertownps.org

637 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

637

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belchertown High
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	32
Black	12
Asian	11
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
550 (87.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.1 %)
Two or More
19 (3.0 %)
Black
12 (1.9 %)
Asian
11 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Belchertown
Phone:	(413)323-9419
Website:	http://www.belchertownps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 148

Grade 10 157

Grade 11 157

Grade 12 173

Ungraded 2