Agawam High

Summary:

Agawam High is a public high school located in Agawam, Massachusetts, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,052 students. The school is part of the Agawam District, which is ranked 223 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Agawam High has consistently ranked in the middle of Massachusetts high schools, ranking between 171 and 206 out of 342-351 schools over the past several years. The school has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. Agawam High performs better for male students (ranked 164 out of 342 in 2023-2024) compared to female students (ranked 197 out of 342 in 2023-2024). The school also performs better for Hispanic students (ranked 67 out of 249 in 2023-2024) compared to Asian and White students. Agawam High's test scores are generally below the state average, with the school performing better in mathematics (55.81% proficient or better in 2023-2024) compared to English Language Arts (55.22% proficient or better in 2023-2024) and Science (43.97% proficient or better in 2023-2024).

Agawam High's performance is generally lower than that of Longmeadow High, a nearby school in the Longmeadow District, which is ranked 39 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and has significantly higher test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, Agawam High's declining graduation rates and increasing dropout rates, coupled with its relatively static statewide ranking, suggest that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance and student outcomes over time.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 760 Cooper Street
       Agawam, MA  01001


(413) 821-0521

District: Agawam

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,452 Help


Feeder schools for Agawam High:

Elementary:    Benjamin J Phelps
    Clifford M Granger
    James Clark School
    William P. Sapelli Elementary
Middle:    Agawam Junior High
    Roberta G. Doering School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  1,050

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Asian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Agawam High ranks worse than 52% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.41. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Agawam High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Agawam High is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Agawam High is $18,452.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Agawam High:

SchoolDigger ranks Agawam High 181st of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Agawam High in the ranking list.)

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Agawam:

SchoolDigger ranks Agawam 223rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Agawam High

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Rank History for all students at Agawam High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.25 170th 304 44.1%
2004 59.22 150th 307 51.1%
2005 62.82 142nd 311 54.3%
2006 62.68 146th 314 53.5%
2007 53.26 170th 316 46.2%
2008 41.99 216th 319 32.3%
2009 45.91 214th 322 33.5%
2010 55.05 194th 335 42.1%
2011 65.05 150th 340 55.9%
2012 52.61 212th 340 37.6%
2013 57.35 192nd 344 44.2%
2014 53.55 210th 347 39.5%
2015 51.04 219th 354 38.1%
2016 50.30 228th 351 35.0%
2017 51.05 220th 348 36.8%
2018 53.69 210th 345 39.1%
2019 50.44 206th 351 41.3%
2021 48.77 175th 285 38.6%
2022 49.47 187th 342 45.3%
2023 52.36 171st 347 50.7%
2024 53.41 181st 348 48.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Agawam High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.39 253rd 344 26.5%
2019 35.75 250th 348 28.2%
2021 47.98 134th 268 50.0%
2022 60.28 126th 339 62.8%
2023 22.72 239th 301 20.6%
2024 44.51 144th 289 50.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Agawam High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 190th 330 42.4%
2019 41.83 212th 330 35.8%
2021 53.92 103rd 253 59.3%
2022 66.81 107th 332 67.8%
2023 70.32 88th 338 74.0%
2024 56.98 138th 338 59.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Agawam High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.43 205th 339 39.5%
2019 58.97 169th 342 50.6%
2021 44.39 178th 281 36.7%
2022 45.25 201st 340 40.9%
2023 56.79 154th 339 54.6%
2024 47.19 197th 342 42.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Agawam High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.31 226th 299 24.4%
2019 34.07 193rd 299 35.5%
2021 12.00 195th 202 3.5%
2022 33.44 185th 295 37.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Agawam High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.74 208th 343 39.4%
2019 38.18 235th 346 32.1%
2021 50.49 158th 281 43.8%
2022 53.04 167th 339 50.7%
2023 44.71 192nd 343 44.0%
2024 55.94 164th 342 52.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Agawam High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.88 71st 93 23.7%
2024 1.58 98th 98 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Agawam High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.95 115th 193 40.4%
2019 35.15 136th 206 34.0%
2021 34.22 90th 149 39.6%
2022 52.78 93rd 217 57.1%
2023 47.64 118th 241 51.0%
2024 68.89 67th 249 73.1%
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Rank History for White students at Agawam High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.98 219th 303 27.7%
2019 35.61 206th 302 31.8%
2021 32.55 189th 249 24.1%
2022 35.48 200th 300 33.3%
2023 37.67 191st 301 36.5%
2024 39.54 190th 302 37.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Agawam High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1059 4 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1074
1989 980 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 990
1990 913 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 925
1991 828 4 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1992 1049 9 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1078
1993 1053 8 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1083
1994 1060 12 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
1995 1190 9 11 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1239
1996 1190 9 11 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1239
1997 1219 9 14 19 7 n/a n/a 0 1268
1998 1248 11 14 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1297
1999 1243 4 10 25 14 n/a n/a 0 1296
2000 1231 2 8 19 5 n/a n/a 0 1265
2001 1209 9 12 19 6 n/a n/a 0 1255
2002 1125 13 20 23 4 n/a n/a 0 1185
2003 1125 13 20 23 4 n/a n/a 0 1185
2004 1119 17 19 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1174
2005 1155 16 20 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1218
2006 1178 16 8 46 1 n/a n/a 24 1273
2007 1218 11 8 44 0 n/a n/a 22 1303
2008 1247 12 6 31 0 n/a n/a 13 1309
2009 1286 14 5 22 0 4 6 0 1337
2010 1274 12 8 11 0 0 7 0 1312
2011 1273 19 14 24 0 0 7 0 1337
2012 1257 29 22 31 2 2 8 0 1351
2013 1220 26 25 41 3 3 9 0 1327
2014 1177 17 27 51 4 3 11 0 1290
2015 1139 22 30 60 4 4 21 0 1280
2016 1102 17 26 76 1 2 25 0 1249
2017 1085 15 27 71 0 1 23 0 1222
2018 1049 18 21 63 0 1 23 0 1175
2019 976 18 22 71 1 0 25 0 1113
2020 923 17 26 78 1 0 28 1 1074
2021 880 20 29 89 1 0 30 1 1050
2022 838 27 35 84 1 0 31 1 1017
2023 848 26 44 96 0 0 30 8 1052
2024 825 32 42 115 0 0 30 6 1050

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Agawam High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1074 n/a n/a n/a
1989 990 n/a n/a n/a
1990 925 n/a n/a n/a
1991 846 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1078 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1083 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1096 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1239 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1239 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1268 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1296 n/a 0.0 5.5
2000 1265 n/a 0.0 5.8
2001 1255 n/a 0.0 6.2
2002 1185 n/a n/a 6.5
2003 1185 n/a n/a 6.5
2004 1174 96.5 12.2 6
2005 1218 89.9 13.5 9.7
2006 1273 95.7 13.3 14.5
2007 1303 93.0 14.0 10.3
2008 1309 96.0 13.6 14
2009 1337 94.0 14.2 13.8
2010 1312 96.3 13.6 16.7
2011 1337 98.1 13.6 20.7
2012 1351 96.8 13.9 22.7
2013 1327 95.5 13.8 24.2
2014 1290 97.1 13.2 28.4
2015 1280 93.0 13.7 28.8
2016 1249 97.0 12.8 n/a
2017 1222 95.7 12.7 n/a
2018 1175 97.0 12.1 n/a
2019 1113 93.9 11.8 n/a
2020 1074 89.8 11.9 n/a
2021 1050 88.0 11.9 n/a
2022 1017 97.1 10.4 n/a
2023 1052 95.0 11.0 n/a
2024 1050 80.0 13.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Agawam High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1074 n/a n/a n/a
1989 990 n/a n/a n/a
1990 925 n/a n/a n/a
1991 846 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1078 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1083 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1096 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1239 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1239 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1268 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1296 n/a 0.0 5.5
2000 1265 n/a 0.0 5.8
2001 1255 n/a 0.0 6.2
2002 1185 n/a n/a 6.5
2003 1185 n/a n/a 6.5
2004 1174 96.5 12.2 6
2005 1218 89.9 13.5 9.7
2006 1273 95.7 13.3 14.5
2007 1303 93.0 14.0 10.3
2008 1309 96.0 13.6 14
2009 1337 94.0 14.2 13.8
2010 1312 96.3 13.6 16.7
2011 1337 98.1 13.6 20.7
2012 1351 96.8 13.9 22.7
2013 1327 95.5 13.8 24.2
2014 1290 97.1 13.2 28.4
2015 1280 93.0 13.7 28.8
2016 1249 97.0 12.8 n/a
2017 1222 95.7 12.7 n/a
2018 1175 97.0 12.1 n/a
2019 1113 93.9 11.8 n/a
2020 1074 89.8 11.9 n/a
2021 1050 88.0 11.9 n/a
2022 1017 97.1 10.4 n/a
2023 1052 95.0 11.0 n/a
2024 1050 80.0 13.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Agawam High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $283 (1.7%) $16,763 (98.3%) $17,046
2021 $658 (3.6%) $17,795 (96.4%) $18,452

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Agawam High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 351 High schoolsRanks 171st of 347 High schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Agawam High)6163
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Agawam)6063.1
 3.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Agawam High)6149
 12.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Agawam)5948
 11%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11131052
 5.5%
African American1826
 44.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2244
 100%
Hispanic7196
 35.2%
Pacific Islander00
White976848
 13.1%
Two or More Races2530
 20%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Agawam High

Agawam High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Benjamin J Phelps
Elementary : Clifford M Granger
Elementary : James Clark School
Elementary : William P. Sapelli Elementary
Middle : Agawam Junior High
Middle : Roberta G. Doering School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,050 students attended Agawam High.

Students at Agawam High are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Agawam High ranks 181st of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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