Hoosac Valley High School

www.acrsd.net/hvhs

296 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Hoosac Valley High School, located in Cheshire, Massachusetts, serves the communities of the Adams-Cheshire Regional School District. The school provides a comprehensive public education curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with personal development.

Beyond core academics, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which aim to foster well-rounded students and encourage school spirit. By utilizing its location in the Berkshires, Hoosac Valley integrates regional opportunities into its culture, striving to maintain a personalized educational experience that addresses the needs of its diverse student body.

296

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoosac Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	21
Black	17
Two or More	5

White
253 (85.5%)
Hispanic
21 (7.1%)
Black
17 (5.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)

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:	Hoosac Valley Regional
Phone:	(413)743-5200
Website:	http://www.acrsd.net/hvhs
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 8 79

Grade 9 56

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 45