Hampden Charter School of Science West

Hampden Charter School of Science West was an independent charter school district located at 511 Main St. in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Situated in a large suburban community within the greater Springfield metropolitan area, the district functioned as its own local education agency for federal programs, serving middle and high school students across grades 6 through 12. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) framework for the 2024–2025 academic reporting period, the district is officially designated as closed, with no active operational schools currently running under this individual LEA entity.

Prior to its closure, the district served a total student body of 367 pupils, maintaining a balanced distribution across its secondary grade levels—from 6th grade through senior year of high school. The enrolled student population represented a diverse spectrum of the surrounding regional community, consisting of 207 White, 105 Hispanic, 43 Black, 7 multiracial, 4 Asian, and 1 American Indian student, with a student body breakdown of 204 male and 163 female students. For researchers documenting regional educational trends, parents reviewing historical district data, and community stakeholders, these figures provide important context regarding the district's demographic footprint and service history in Western Massachusetts.