Northampton High School
- Public
- NORTHAMPTON, MA
Public School
Northampton High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- NORTHAMPTON, MA
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 145 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Northampton High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
75%
Percent Proficient - Math
72%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1300
360 responses
Average ACT
31
48 responses
AP Enrollment
35%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$66,522
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,158
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$332,100
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 10 responsesPoll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 10 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
878
Free or Reduced Lunch
19%
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses69%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$58,054
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.1%
53%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 19 responses74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 19 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 19 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$17,323 / year
National
$12,23979%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 24 responses21%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 24 responses67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 24 responsesSimilar Schools
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Northampton High School Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 145 reviews
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Overall pretty good, athletics are great and I felt the student body was maybe a bit cliquey but overall pretty nice. The food was okay definitely not bad for high school standards. To be completely honest the teachers are pretty hit or miss, some were fantastic and made the classes really enjoyable, others you could tell only had their jobs because of the union. Definitely has a good variety of classes wish there were a computer engineering class that focuses on hardware but definitely some great options. Administration was pretty good I didn't encounter them much mostly just interacted with counselors who I thought were all pretty great. Pretty sure this is just a college process symptom but there a ridiculous number of scholarship and college resources and knowing which ones to use is definitely overwhelming. But overall compared to what I've seen at other high schools I definitely thing NHS is a pretty good one.
Northampton High offers a range of opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom, that are really exceptional. The academic offerings are immense, from a multitude of AP's to exceptional arts courses to history electives. The opportunity to take classes at Smith has definitely been a highlight of my experience. Students are very passionate about what they do. The sports and clubs at NHS are definitely a highlight. The arts programs (video, music, art, etc) are all taught by well-equipped staff who really care about what they do.
Sometimes it feels like the freedom and independence of students is being limited by those in charge. The teachers, like at any school, can be life changing or incredibly dull. Due to lack of funding, the guidance department is way overworked, making preparing for college difficult. I would suggest supplementing their advice with research you do yourself.
Sometimes it feels like the freedom and independence of students is being limited by those in charge. The teachers, like at any school, can be life changing or incredibly dull. Due to lack of funding, the guidance department is way overworked, making preparing for college difficult. I would suggest supplementing their advice with research you do yourself.
Growing up in the Arizona special ed department was difficult to say the least. In Arizona my IEP would not be followed on the daily, so moving and transferring to Northampton High School was a big game changer in my academic journey. When starting off, my mother and I were surprised that every single teacher was willing to follow my IEP with no complaints. This school has truly helped me be successful and I owe it to them that I got into the college and program I wanted to. Overall I had an amazing experience at Northampton High School