Hampden Charter School of Science East

Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)

east.hampdencharter.org/

Charter School 549 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hampden Charter School of Science (HCSS) East is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of a mission-driven network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with a particular emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating a challenging curriculum with personalized support, HCSS East aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in college and beyond, fostering both intellectual growth and character development.

The school is known for its structured educational approach, which includes extended school days and a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. HCSS East places a high priority on building a close-knit community where faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure each student meets high academic benchmarks. Through a combination of core STEM coursework, extracurricular activities, and a supportive learning atmosphere, the school strives to close the achievement gap and equip students with the tools necessary to compete in a global economy.

549

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hampden Charter School of Science East
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	225
Black	154
Asian	18
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
225 (41.2 %)
Black
154 (28.2 %)
White
131 (24.0 %)
Asian
18 (3.3 %)
Two or More
15 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)
Phone:	(413)593-9090
Website:	http://east.hampdencharter.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 88

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 86

Grade 9 77

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 66