Greenfield High

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Greenfield High is a public high school located in Greenfield, MA, serving grades 8-12 with a student population of 454. The school is part of the Greenfield District, which is ranked 326 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greenfield High consistently ranks in the bottom half of Massachusetts high schools, with MCAS proficiency rates significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 7.87% of Greenfield High students were proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.17%. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 91.7% in 2019-2020 to 75.0% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rate has increased from 1.4% to 14.8% during the same period, which is significantly higher than the state average.

In comparison, the nearby schools, such as Hopkins Academy, Smith Academy, and Amherst Regional High, generally perform much better academically and have higher graduation rates. These schools also have a less diverse student population, with a higher percentage of white students and lower percentages of minority and low-income students. Addressing the academic and demographic challenges faced by Greenfield High will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and potential collaboration with higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 21 Barr Avenue
       Greenfield, MA  01301


(413) 772-1350

District: Greenfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,714 Help


Feeder schools for Greenfield High:

Elementary:    Discovery School at Four Corners
    Federal Street School
    Newton School
Middle:    Greenfield Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.8%
Hispanic:
24.1%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Compare Details Greenfield High ranks worse than 88.8% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Greenfield High ranks worse than 75.9% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Greenfield 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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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), Hispanic (24.1%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenfield High is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenfield High is $17,714.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenfield High:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenfield High 438th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Greenfield High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Greenfield High 264th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Greenfield High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Greenfield 326th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greenfield High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 17.22 366th 434 15.7%
2011 23.07 360th 449 19.8%
2012 20.29 368th 455 19.1%
2013 39.05 304th 455 33.2%
2014 32.32 325th 455 28.6%
2015 36.42 294th 441 33.3%
2016 41.77 286th 482 40.7%
2017 27.59 351st 487 27.9%
2018 34.52 324th 484 33.1%
2019 28.80 363rd 498 27.1%
2021 34.52 316th 501 36.9%
2022 16.44 422nd 497 15.1%
2023 11.36 456th 501 9.0%
2024 14.19 438th 493 11.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.08 349th 467 25.3%
2019 29.50 377th 484 22.1%
2021 25.05 398th 489 18.6%
2022 13.70 465th 503 7.6%
2023 40.65 226th 444 49.1%
2024 33.58 261st 441 40.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.64 323rd 438 26.3%
2019 30.58 344th 452 23.9%
2021 25.45 373rd 462 19.3%
2022 13.86 450th 489 8.0%
2023 10.79 457th 481 5.0%
2024 13.88 436th 469 7.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.46 336th 463 27.4%
2019 41.80 296th 478 38.1%
2021 37.61 295th 483 38.9%
2022 11.42 454th 494 8.1%
2023 14.38 431st 489 11.9%
2024 14.50 426th 481 11.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.46 406th 417 2.6%
2019 14.31 414th 424 2.4%
2021 42.64 215th 431 50.1%
2022 37.15 240th 445 46.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.05 307th 466 34.1%
2019 17.40 404th 478 15.5%
2021 31.18 323rd 485 33.4%
2022 22.61 391st 497 21.3%
2023 7.84 472nd 489 3.5%
2024 13.76 431st 483 10.8%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.77 285th 491 42.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.13 276th 309 10.7%
2019 30.20 238th 322 26.1%
2022 25.69 295th 368 19.8%
2023 12.83 349th 364 4.1%
2024 20.68 332nd 378 12.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.85 316th 395 20.0%
2019 19.11 338th 396 14.6%
2021 31.17 283rd 401 29.4%
2022 7.30 389th 404 3.7%
2023 4.83 394th 403 2.2%
2024 5.90 390th 392 0.5%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Greenfield High

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Rank History for all high school students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.00 187th 304 38.5%
2004 36.06 217th 307 29.3%
2005 42.87 198th 311 36.3%
2006 48.91 185th 314 41.1%
2007 35.11 222nd 316 29.7%
2008 59.52 156th 319 51.1%
2009 50.31 201st 322 37.6%
2010 41.00 240th 335 28.4%
2011 42.55 241st 340 29.1%
2012 38.87 258th 340 24.1%
2013 51.34 222nd 344 35.5%
2014 39.38 256th 347 26.2%
2015 42.37 254th 354 28.2%
2016 39.22 262nd 351 25.4%
2017 45.16 243rd 348 30.2%
2018 53.63 211th 345 38.8%
2019 38.02 250th 351 28.8%
2021 28.72 215th 285 24.6%
2022 24.57 266th 342 22.2%
2023 21.44 282nd 347 18.7%
2024 27.32 264th 348 24.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.12 116th 344 66.3%
2019 40.03 227th 348 34.8%
2021 27.20 211th 268 21.3%
2022 27.63 254th 339 25.1%
2023 23.98 230th 301 23.6%
2024 29.86 196th 289 32.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.26 80th 330 75.8%
2019 32.72 246th 330 25.5%
2021 27.46 195th 253 22.9%
2022 23.79 259th 332 22.0%
2023 9.50 322nd 338 4.7%
2024 17.78 292nd 338 13.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.23 235th 339 30.7%
2019 42.64 224th 342 34.5%
2021 35.77 202nd 281 28.1%
2022 23.83 265th 340 22.1%
2023 21.90 274th 339 19.2%
2024 19.53 284th 342 17.0%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.63 236th 299 21.1%
2019 15.20 273rd 299 8.7%
2021 25.06 154th 202 23.8%
2022 24.39 226th 295 23.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.24 189th 343 44.9%
2019 35.94 247th 346 28.6%
2021 20.64 227th 281 19.2%
2022 25.54 254th 339 25.1%
2023 19.85 280th 343 18.4%
2024 32.76 238th 342 30.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 78th 193 59.6%
2019 30.57 143rd 206 30.6%
2021 21.39 120th 149 19.5%
2022 6.20 215th 217 0.9%
2023 9.20 227th 241 5.8%
2024 11.25 236th 249 5.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Greenfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.99 224th 303 26.1%
2019 25.44 240th 302 20.5%
2021 17.19 222nd 249 10.8%
2022 25.38 231st 300 23.0%
2023 13.03 271st 301 10.0%
2024 22.62 240th 302 20.5%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Open Quote The school offers a variety of AP classes. Extracurricular activities include clubs that take trips to Canada, France, Spain, and scuba diving in the Keys. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Greenfield High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 704 6 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 729
1989 650 10 12 5 4 n/a n/a -27 654
1990 598 6 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1991 622 12 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1992 620 11 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1993 608 9 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1994 589 13 11 16 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1995 525 13 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1996 525 13 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1997 591 7 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1998 569 12 5 37 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1999 580 6 6 30 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2000 590 9 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2001 574 9 10 23 1 n/a n/a 0 617
2002 537 8 7 26 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2003 537 8 7 26 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2004 530 12 4 35 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2005 498 12 4 31 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 417 11 7 38 2 n/a n/a 19 494
2007 401 11 6 46 4 n/a n/a 21 489
2008 341 16 6 42 4 n/a n/a 20 429
2009 304 15 9 41 3 0 21 0 393
2010 365 13 8 56 1 0 28 0 471
2011 383 15 4 53 1 0 27 0 483
2012 367 9 11 66 1 0 24 0 478
2013 390 15 10 64 2 0 18 0 499
2014 391 12 10 61 0 0 15 0 489
2015 380 14 11 79 1 0 13 0 498
2016 331 11 15 77 0 0 20 0 454
2017 332 14 14 66 0 0 22 0 448
2018 317 13 13 87 0 0 31 1 462
2019 331 10 12 102 1 0 30 1 487
2020 322 13 12 101 1 0 34 1 484
2021 323 14 10 96 2 0 35 0 480
2022 349 15 10 100 2 0 32 1 509
2023 308 14 9 93 1 0 28 1 454
2024 286 20 9 108 0 0 25 0 448

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 Greenfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 729 n/a n/a n/a
1989 654 n/a n/a n/a
1990 621 n/a n/a n/a
1991 652 n/a n/a n/a
1992 654 n/a n/a n/a
1993 634 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 629 n/a n/a n/a
1995 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 627 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 623 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 622 n/a 0.0 35.2
2000 632 n/a 0.0 17.9
2001 617 n/a 0.0 15.9
2002 579 n/a n/a 26.8
2003 579 n/a n/a 26.8
2004 582 39.0 14.9 31.4
2005 546 39.0 14.0 37.5
2006 494 38.9 12.7 42.7
2007 489 33.0 14.8 46.8
2008 429 33.1 13.0 47.7
2009 393 27.2 14.4 53.7
2010 471 27.2 17.2 58
2011 483 30.1 16.0 61.1
2012 478 41.0 11.6 57.7
2013 499 42.2 11.8 61.1
2014 489 43.4 11.2 57.3
2015 498 44.0 11.3 62.2
2016 454 43.0 10.5 n/a
2017 448 40.2 11.1 n/a
2018 462 42.6 10.8 n/a
2019 487 42.8 11.3 n/a
2020 484 41.6 11.6 n/a
2021 480 40.3 11.8 n/a
2022 509 40.1 12.6 n/a
2023 454 42.7 10.6 n/a
2024 448 38.5 11.6 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 Greenfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 729 n/a n/a n/a
1989 654 n/a n/a n/a
1990 621 n/a n/a n/a
1991 652 n/a n/a n/a
1992 654 n/a n/a n/a
1993 634 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 629 n/a n/a n/a
1995 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 627 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 623 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 622 n/a 0.0 35.2
2000 632 n/a 0.0 17.9
2001 617 n/a 0.0 15.9
2002 579 n/a n/a 26.8
2003 579 n/a n/a 26.8
2004 582 39.0 14.9 31.4
2005 546 39.0 14.0 37.5
2006 494 38.9 12.7 42.7
2007 489 33.0 14.8 46.8
2008 429 33.1 13.0 47.7
2009 393 27.2 14.4 53.7
2010 471 27.2 17.2 58
2011 483 30.1 16.0 61.1
2012 478 41.0 11.6 57.7
2013 499 42.2 11.8 61.1
2014 489 43.4 11.2 57.3
2015 498 44.0 11.3 62.2
2016 454 43.0 10.5 n/a
2017 448 40.2 11.1 n/a
2018 462 42.6 10.8 n/a
2019 487 42.8 11.3 n/a
2020 484 41.6 11.6 n/a
2021 480 40.3 11.8 n/a
2022 509 40.1 12.6 n/a
2023 454 42.7 10.6 n/a
2024 448 38.5 11.6 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 Greenfield High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $310 (1.8%) $16,492 (98.2%) $16,802
2020 $459 (2.7%) $16,399 (97.3%) $16,858
2021 $957 (5.4%) $16,757 (94.6%) $17,714

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenfield High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 363rd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 456th of 501 Middle schools
 18.1%
Ranks 250th of 351 High schoolsRanks 282nd of 347 High schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Greenfield High)3013.2
 16.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Greenfield)2812.6
 15.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Greenfield High)285.6
 22.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Greenfield)265.3
 20.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Greenfield High)4018
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Greenfield)3818.3
 19.7%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Greenfield High)4443.9
 0.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Greenfield)4143.5
 2.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Greenfield High)5132.9
 18.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Greenfield)4633.3
 12.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Greenfield High)2913.2
 15.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Greenfield)3318.2
 14.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Greenfield High)285.6
 22.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Greenfield)2817.2
 10.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Greenfield High)4018
 22%
   All Grades Science (Greenfield)3317.6
 15.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students487454
 6.8%
African American1014
 40%
American Indian11
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic10293
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White331308
 6.9%
Two or More Races3028
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Greenfield High

Greenfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Discovery School at Four Corners
Elementary : Federal Street School
Elementary : Newton School
Middle : Greenfield Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended Greenfield High.

Students at Greenfield High are 64% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Greenfield High ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Massachusetts high schools.


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