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Amherst-Pelham Regional School District

Amherst Regional High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Hampshire County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Amherst, MA
  • 153 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A
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    Amherst Regional High School is a top rated, public school located in Amherst, MA. It has 919 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 83% of students are at least proficient in math and 94% in reading.
    Address
    21 Mattoon Street
    Amherst, MA 01002
    Telephone
    (413) 362-1701
    Website
    arhs.arps.org

    Amherst Regional High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    94%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    83%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1300
    281 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    89 responses
    AP Enrollment
    21%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $36,648
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,257
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $327,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    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 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 47 responses
    Report
    • Spring Musical
      19%
    • Prom
      17%
    • Student Written Plays
      17%
    • Spirit week
      15%
    • Senior Graduation party
      11%
    • Sports Games
      9%
    • Ultimate games
      9%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    919
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    22%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $72,645
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.2%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.21 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.21 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.21 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $24,019/ year
    National
    $12,239
    75%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.24 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.24 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.24 responses
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    Amherst Regional High School Reviews

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    Amherst Regional High School is a good, but declining public high school. There are lots of really smart and interesting people that I have met here, but there are also lots of people who don't care about their classes, and there is a huge divide between these two groups. You will see this divide when it comes to honors/ap classes compared to cp classes. You won't receive a lot of individual attention from the administration, guidance office, or teachers, but if you are willing to work hard and immerse yourself in the school then you will thrive here. You hear about a lot of kids getting into the ivy league and NESCAC schools, and not many of them are recruited athletes.
    Overall, the facilities and the food are quite poor, but most of the teachers are really great, particularly when you get to know them. I think that the school does not quite fulfill its academic reputation, but it stands out by allowing students to take classes at Amherst College as upperclassmen.
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    Amherst had a lot of opportunities for me to explore in the arts which I appreciated. As a student not involved much in the schools athletic department I was able to take many art classes including ceramics, 3-D Art, Photography, Painting. Amherst also has a great dance and intensive theater department. I got in involved with Theater sophomore and junior year the experience really allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone. Aside from the theater arts our schools efforts towards diversity and inclusion did not go unoticed. I took part in many dialogue trainings and mentorship programs working in an intimate setting with students from all racisl backgrounds to dicsuss equity and how to better our community. A lot of character building at Amherst High School which prepped my success at the University of Massachusetts Amherst once I graduated.
    African Scholars, Art Club, Match Wits, Best Buddies, Board Games, Cabaret, Cheerleading, Chinese, Class Yr Clubs, Community Service, Cross-Cultural Communication, Dance Theater Ensemble, Debate Team, Engineering, Math, Science, Environmental Action Club, French, School Newspaper, Gay-Straight Alliance, International Students, Latinos Unidos, Literary Mag, Memory Club, Model U.N., Musical, Nat'l Honor Society, Neurodiversity Club, Outing Club, Peace Jam, Photo Club, People of Color United, School Climate Control, Schools for Africa, Science Olympiad, Students for a Free Tibet, Survival Living, Yoga Club, Theater Company, Video Game Club, Anime, Women's Rights Club, Youth Action Coalition. Also, Alpine Skiing, Golf, Volleyball, Ultimate. All great!