Northampton High

903 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northampton High School, located on Elm Street in Northampton, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the local school district. The school is known for fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts and music programs, and numerous extracurricular activities, all designed to prepare students for the complexities of college and career life.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the progressive culture of the Northampton community. It prioritizes student voice, equity, and civic engagement, encouraging pupils to take an active role in their school climate and local surroundings. With a strong commitment to supporting diverse learners and providing a supportive, community-focused educational experience, Northampton High aims to cultivate well-rounded, socially conscious graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to society.

903

Total Students

62.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northampton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	637
Hispanic	127
Black	27
Asian	27
Two or More	67
American Indian	2

White
637 (71.8 %)
Hispanic
127 (14.3 %)
Two or More
67 (7.6 %)
Black
27 (3.0 %)
Asian
27 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Northampton
Phone:	(413)587-1346
Website:	http://nhs.northampton-k12.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	903
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 9 216

Grade 10 231

Grade 11 206

Grade 12 239

Ungraded 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northampton High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	216
Grade 10	231
Grade 11	206
Grade 12	239
Ungraded	11

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northampton High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	445	49.3%
Male	442	48.9%
Not Specified	16	1.8%

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