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Pittsfield High School

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 976 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 29, 2013

yeah sure there are worst schools out there in the world but this one really have to learn what the word RESPECT means. I think that word is uknown to students AND staff there's only a few people I can take out like SOME decent teachers and the dean of students... but do you know how it is to not eat lunch for a whole year because no one wants you near their seat because you're "strange" a "freak" a "psycho" and all you can do is cry in the back hall... and do you know what it is to get hit in the face and YOU getting in trouble and you actually did not touch the person?.... oh I have a LONG list of things that should be fixed students here are just plain evil and most of the staff doesn't give a crap or either punish ALL the kids which is unfair because not ALL of them are doing this there's still the VERY small percent of people that are TRYING to learn... thank God the dean of students suggested me the program to finish high school at college. God bless her! because if I wasn't at BCC now I don't think I will still be here breathing honestly... This is why I wanna do Criminal Justice... I hate unfairness and evilness... people are evil man...
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 6, 2005

Despite being a school in 'transition' this school has maintained its acedemic integrety during a budget crunch time. It offers unparalleled opportunities in music, art, theater and vocational programs. It has also matained a high standard for honors and AP selections. For a small, economically challenged city, the school administration has done a great job!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

This school is in a transition period with a new principal who seems to have a very proactive approach for making this school of a higher quality in terms of safety, parent/student/teacher involvement, etc. We are looking forward to a positive change in these areas and I firmly believe these goals are obtainable.
—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.

213 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

210 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
61%
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 Students68%
Female75%
Male62%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners30%

Math

All Students65%
Female62%
Male68%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities32%
English language learners30%

Science

All Students54%
Female51%
Male55%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities20%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
37%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
4%
Introductory Physics

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

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
100%
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 Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities20%
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 Students80%
Female69%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
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
White 78% 70%
Black 10% 8%
Hispanic 8% 14%
Asian 2% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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300 East St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 499-9535

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