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Chicopee Comprehensive High School

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 1454 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 18, 2010

My son is student and I just love this school. They have a brand new state of the art building. The teachers/administration are great and really pay close attention to the kids. Very personable. I wouldn't want him going anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2009

MIssion Statement: 'Chicopee Comprehensive High School, a community of educators, students, administrators, parents, and support staff, provides a supportive and safe environment essential for learning. We ensure that all students have opportunities to contribute in a democratic school society. Academic, career, and technical courses are taught at a rigorous level to assure that students are prepared for college or their post-secondary learning. The curriculum requires that students question, solve problems, analyze, synthesize, research, and construct knowledge. We provide co-curricular activities and opportunities for community involvement, knowing that what students learn at Chicopee Comprehensive High School lays the foundation for life-long learning. ' The Teachers are amazing. They make learning fun and interesting experience. The vocational program is really advanced. Spirit week is a great oppertunity for students to express themselves, also on certain holidays like halloween. It's a great school and a truely unique experience you won't want to miss.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

328 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

324 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

303 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
40%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students77%
Female81%
Male75%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learners18%

Math

All Students65%
Female66%
Male65%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners30%

Science

All Students45%
Female36%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

18 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
10%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

359 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
38%
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students34%
Female40%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Introductory Physics

All Students41%
Female39%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 70%
Hispanic 15% 14%
Black 3% 8%
Asian 1% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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617 Montgomery St
Chicopee, MA 01020
Phone: (413) 594-3534

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