For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,541 students in Holyoke, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Holyoke, MA are Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College and Holyoke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holyoke, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Holyoke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Holyoke, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holyoke High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Holyoke, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2370
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2370
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Holyoke High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Holyoke, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Grades: 11-12
| 44 students
Holyoke Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
165 Sargeant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Magnet Middle For Arts (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Grades: 5-8
| 417 students
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Grades: 10-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Holyoke, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Holyoke, MA include Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College and Holyoke High School.
How many public high schools are located in Holyoke?
2 public high schools are located in Holyoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Holyoke?
Holyoke public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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