Public School
Amherst Regional High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Amherst, MA
- 149 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationA+
- SportsA
- FoodA-
- Resources & FacilitiesA
Amherst Regional High School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Do You Work at Amherst Regional High School? Claim Your School Today!
Claim your free account to keep your school's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.
- Cost of LivingD+
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingC-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$36,648
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,257
National
$949Median Home Value
$327,100
National
$184,700Culture & 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
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
- 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
$23,020/ 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
Amherst Regional High School Reviews
149 reviews
All Categories
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!
Amherst Regional High School is an exceptional public school. The teachers are outstanding, and there are many class options available. If your plan is to go to college, ARHS will ensure that you are ready, and that you have a post-college plan. The school has an extraordinary music and theater department, and many athletes find themselves in the Western-Mass or state championships. There is great school spirit, and always something going on. The student body is diverse and open-minded, and the majority of students feel very safe at school. Through clubs and activism, students are very involved in the school, the community and the wider world.