Northampton High

875 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northampton High School, located on Elm Street in Northampton, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the local school district. The school is known for fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts and music programs, and numerous extracurricular activities, all designed to prepare students for the complexities of college and career life.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the progressive culture of the Northampton community. It prioritizes student voice, equity, and civic engagement, encouraging pupils to take an active role in their school climate and local surroundings. With a strong commitment to supporting diverse learners and providing a supportive, community-focused educational experience, Northampton High aims to cultivate well-rounded, socially conscious graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to society.

875

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northampton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	606
Hispanic	119
Black	32
Asian	31
Two or More	68

White
606 (70.8%)
Hispanic
119 (13.9%)
Two or More
68 (7.9%)
Black
32 (3.7%)
Asian
31 (3.6%)

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:	Northampton
Phone:	(413)587-1346
Website:	http://nhs.northampton-k12.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 9 170

Grade 10 244

Grade 11 224

Grade 12 231

Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northampton High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	170
Grade 10	244
Grade 11	224
Grade 12	231
Ungraded	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northampton High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	430	49.1%
Male	426	48.7%
Not Specified	19	2.2%

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