Chicopee Comprehensive High School

617 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020

comp.chicopeeps.org

1,192 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chicopee Comprehensive High School, located on Montgomery Street in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is a prominent public secondary school serving the local community. Often referred to as "Chicopee Comp," the school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum alongside robust vocational-technical education. By offering a diverse array of career-focused programs—ranging from trades like automotive technology and carpentry to digital media and culinary arts—the school prepares its students for both immediate workforce entry and success in higher education.

Beyond its academic and vocational offerings, the school plays a central role in the social and extracurricular life of Chicopee. With a strong sense of school spirit, the institution fosters a comprehensive environment that includes competitive athletics, student clubs, and community service initiatives. By prioritizing both traditional academic standards and practical, hands-on training, Chicopee Comprehensive aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped with the skills and character necessary to navigate their post-secondary futures effectively.

1,192

Total Students

106.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chicopee Comprehensive High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	636
Hispanic	449
Black	46
Asian	15
Two or More	37
American Indian	4

White
636 (53.6%)
Hispanic
449 (37.8%)
Black
46 (3.9%)
Two or More
37 (3.1%)
Asian
15 (1.3%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Chicopee
Phone:	(413)594-3534
Website:	http://comp.chicopeeps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 9 302

Grade 10 292

Grade 11 317

Grade 12 281