Hampshire

Located at 19 Stage Road in Westhampton, Massachusetts, Hampshire is an active, traditional public school district situated in the picturesque rural fringe of the Amherst Town-Northampton metropolitan area. Operating as a single-facility, non-charter public district, Hampshire specializes in secondary education tailored specifically for students in seventh through twelfth grade. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a total of 718 students, spanning 288 middle schoolers in seventh and eighth grades and 428 high school students in grades nine through twelve, alongside a small ungraded population. This targeted structural design allows the district to foster a cohesive environment dedicated to preparing adolescents and young adults for higher education and career pathways.

To support academic achievement and student well-being, the district maintains a strong staffing foundation comprising nearly 225 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This includes approximately 144 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 20 instructional aides, and more than 60 dedicated support staff members, creating an exceptionally supportive educator-to-student environment that allows for individualized attention. For parents, prospective students, and educational researchers interested in learning more about Hampshire's academic community and student support services, the district can be reached directly at (413) 527-7200 or by visiting their official web portal at hr-k12.org.