Holyoke High

(413)534-2020

www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/holyoke-high-school/

1,569 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Holyoke High School, located at 500 Beech Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the city’s diverse student population. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, career technical education, and community engagement. Operating within the Holyoke Public Schools district, the high school has undergone significant structural and pedagogical changes in recent years, focusing on personalized learning and expanding opportunities for students to prepare for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Holyoke High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and extracurricular clubs. The school’s mission centers on equity and accessibility, striving to provide a robust educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its urban student body. By partnering with local organizations and utilizing its campus facilities, the school serves as a central hub for student development, aiming to graduate well-rounded individuals ready to contribute to their community and beyond.

1,569

Total Students

125.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holyoke High
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	1,292
Black	71
Asian	14
Two or More	24

Hispanic
1,292 (82.6%)
White
163 (10.4%)
Black
71 (4.5%)
Two or More
24 (1.5%)
Asian
14 (0.9%)

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:	Holyoke
Phone:	(413)534-2020
Website:	http://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/holyoke-high-school/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	125.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 9 376

Grade 10 387

Grade 11 400

Grade 12 406