Academy High School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students (09-10)
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Academy High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(09-10)
≥50%
59%
(09-10)
<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)
24%
15%
Black
(09-10)
5%
8%
White
(09-10)
71%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
33%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Academy High School?
21 students attend Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Academy High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Academy High School offer ?
Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Academy High School part of?
Academy High School is part of Westfield School District.

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