Amherst Regional High School
- Public
- AMHERST, MA
Public School
Amherst Regional High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- AMHERST, MA
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 166 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade B minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Amherst Regional High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
71%
Percent Proficient - Math
68%
Average Graduation Rate
89%
Average SAT
1310
333 responses
Average ACT
30
99 responses
AP Enrollment
24%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$45,098
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,297
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$350,600
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 14 responsesPoll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 14 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
920
Free or Reduced Lunch
26%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 16 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 16 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 16 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$73,460
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.4%
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$25,082 / year
National
$12,23975%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 24 responses50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 24 responses79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 24 responsesSimilar Schools
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Amherst Regional High School Reviews
Rating 3.95 out of 5 166 reviews
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So far my experience at the Amherst Regional High School has been okay. In my experience, they don't focus enough on college readiness, especially for underclassmen. There is a lack of AP classes, specifically for history and English. There also aren't very many academic electives such as psychology. Most of the teachers I've had have been dedicated and good at their job. In terms of technology, most of the students have personal Chromebooks but the technology program is very underdeveloped and has some major problems. The math curriculum has gone through a lot of changes and the current system they're using emphasizes students learning for themselves, without much teacher instruction. The clubs are very disorganized and there isn't much support for students wanting to go beyond the basic offerings for classes and extracurriculars. There's no SAT prep or information. The website is pretty outdated and there isn't really any school spirit.
Very good school for academics, but the culture in the school is suffocating. Everyone thinks their own opinions are right, so it leads to close mindedness. We have also had several anti-Semitic incidents at the school throughout my enrollment. Administrators have said these incidents are wrong, but have taken no real action. Teachers are very invested in students and make an effort to make classes engaging. They also have a really great program where you can take classes at Amherst College for free. Overall if you are very academic minded, this is a great school, but if you care about the culture steer away.
At ARHS, students are taught how to think critically instead of just memorizing facts. There aren’t as many traditional assessments and students are encouraged to demonstrate their knowledge in a creative way that makes sense for them as an individual. There is a strong sense of community and acceptance, and diversity is celebrated. There are opportunities in all fields, including music, visual arts, dance, academics, sports, and clubs. With a wide range of electives, you are able to fully explore your interests. Students are also encouraged to speak up if they find something unjust. I have found that ARHS tries to prepare students for higher education (university, vocational school, etc) as well as for functioning as a thinking and productive individual in society.