For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 858 students in Amherst, MA.
The top ranked public high school in Amherst, MA is Amherst Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Amherst, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amherst Regional High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amherst, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Mattoon Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Amherst, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amherst, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Amherst, MA include Amherst Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amherst?
1 public high schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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