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Holyoke High School

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 1268 students

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Posted June 16, 2010

satified parent , students who want to learn and teachers who love to teach will be found at HHS . I truly think that HHS has been put down by surrounding communities, but the truth is we have a bunch a great kids attending HHS .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2009

Holyoke high is a great place to learn and they do offer very vigorous honors and a.p courses. The school is a lot better then the neighboring communities think. and there is a great opportunity for your child to learn about the diversity in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2008

If you and your child are willing to work, there are ample AP and Honors courses that are challenging and provide an education to rival the best private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2006

Very strong educational program that many universities look for in their incoming classes. Offers a variety of AP courses and has excellent extra curricular activities program. Also ranks amongst the highest in standings for athletics in Division 1 atmosphere. It produces high quality scholar and student athletes. Holyoke is vary unrated because of the sterotype associated with the community. As an alumni of HHS, I strongly approve of this institute.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 6, 2005

This school is aweful. Although my son is an honor student, we are very dissatisfied will the schoo, the teacher and the academics!
—Submitted by michael leary, a parent


Posted December 11, 2004

Holyoke High School is a great place for kids to learn. The teachers and programs are excellent. The school is much better then what many people think.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 16, 2004

A much better school than most people expect, especially in honors & AP class offerings. Very good extracurricular options as well. If your kid is willing to work hard he/she can get a very good education here. I graduated from HHS myself, and have had 3 kids there.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

243 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

244 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
31%
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 Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learners9%

Math

All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learners9%

Science

All Students39%
Female36%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities4%
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.

290 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
18%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
9%

2008

 
 
18%
Introductory Physics

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

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students26%
Female24%
Male30%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners7%

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

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
Hispanic 62% 14%
White 32% 70%
Black 5% 8%
Asian 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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500 Beech St
Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone: (413) 534-2020

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