D Top 91%

Holyoke High School

Grades 09-12 HOLYOKE, MA

Improved 40 spots from last year

#317 State Rank
F District Grade
500 Beech Street, HOLYOKE, MA 01040
1,569 Students
39.7 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

21% Proficient or Above
2% Advanced

Mathematics

10% Proficient or Above
1% Advanced

Science

9% Proficient or Above

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 English Language Arts 10 21% 2%
2025 Mathematics 10 10% 1%
2025 Science 10 9% 0%
2024 English Language Arts 10 22% 0%
2024 Mathematics 10 15% 0%
2024 Science 10 13% 0%
2023 English Language Arts 10 29% 3%
2023 Mathematics 10 11% 1%
2023 Science 10 20% 2%
2022 English Language Arts 10 29% 1%
2022 Mathematics 10 10% 0%
2022 Science 10 14% 1%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

1,569 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 82.6%
White 10.5%
Black 4.5%
Asian 0.9%

Gender

53.7% Male
46% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 20.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 81.5%

Athletics Programs

22 sports programs with 722 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Football 50 athletes
  • Basketball 33 athletes
  • Baseball 27 athletes
  • Volleyball 26 athletes
  • Rugby 23 athletes
  • Wrestling 21 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 21 athletes
  • Softball 19 athletes
  • Cross Country 4 athletes
  • Tennis 3 athletes
  • Field Hockey 1 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 228 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 133 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 25 athletes
  • Softball 23 athletes
  • Soccer 20 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 19 athletes
  • Baseball 17 athletes
  • Cross Country 14 athletes
  • Tennis 7 athletes
  • Winter Swim/Dive 6 athletes
  • Basketball 2 athletes

Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).

Location

500 Beech Street, HOLYOKE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holyoke High School's letter grade?

Holyoke High School has earned a letter grade of D, based on MCAS test scores, attendance, and other performance metrics. This grade represents how the school compares to other Massachusetts High schools.

What grades does Holyoke High School serve?

Holyoke High School serves students in grades 09 through 12.

Is Holyoke High School part of a school district?

Yes, Holyoke High School is part of Holyoke School District. The district oversees multiple schools in the area and provides centralized administration, curriculum standards, and support services.

How are school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple factors including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. The composite score is then converted to a letter grade based on statewide percentile rankings.

Does Holyoke High School offer AP courses?

For information about AP courses at Holyoke High School, please contact the school directly or visit their website.