Minnechaug Regional High

www.hwrsd.org

984 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Minnechaug Regional High School, located in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District. Known for its modern facilities and comprehensive academic programming, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It serves a diverse student body from the surrounding towns, striving to prepare graduates for both higher education and the professional workforce through a focus on critical thinking, technological integration, and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Minnechaug is widely recognized for its robust athletic programs, strong fine and performing arts departments, and various student-led clubs that encourage community engagement. The school’s culture emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often highlighted by strong parent-teacher partnerships and a dedication to student wellness. By blending traditional educational values with innovative instructional practices, Minnechaug Regional High School remains a central hub for student development and community life in the Wilbraham area.

984

Total Students

71.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minnechaug Regional High
Demographic	Student Count
White	766
Hispanic	103
Black	39
Asian	29
Two or More	43
American Indian	3

White
766 (77.9 %)
Hispanic
103 (10.5 %)
Two or More
43 (4.4 %)
Black
39 (4.0 %)
Asian
29 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Hampden-Wilbraham
Phone:	(413)596-9011
Website:	http://www.hwrsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	984
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 9 273

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 238

Grade 12 227