D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Holyoke High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 500 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 18% proficient · 12th percentile in Massachusetts
Graduation
C
73% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
1,567
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%12/100reading 15th percentile, math 8th percentile among Massachusetts high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%30/10073% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−26 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−31 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate73% (−13 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%32%reading -10 pts, math -31 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%12%reading -16 pts, math -23 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -16 pts, math -22 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 Beech Street
City Holyoke
ZIP Code 01040
District 2506270
NCES School ID 250627000900
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01040

Understanding the community around Holyoke High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,007
Per Capita Income $27,973
Poverty Rate 21.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%
High School or Higher 78.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $236,800
Median Rent $937
Owner-Occupied 41.5%
Renter-Occupied 58.5%
View full data for ZIP 01040 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Holyoke High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 82.3%
White 12.1%
Black 3.5%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Races 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,567
Teachers (FTE) 127.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Holyoke High?
Holyoke High has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Holyoke High?
Holyoke High has 1,567 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Holyoke High serve?
Holyoke High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Holyoke High receive per student?
Holyoke High receives $28,527 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Holyoke High in 01040 ▼
Avg Home Value
$337,398
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,796
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
58.5%

Other Schools in 01040

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026