Westfield High School vs. Agawam High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,034 students in grades 9-12, Westfield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,025 students in grades 9-12, Agawam High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,034 students
1,025 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
93 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#502 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
247
258
Grade 10 Students
235
259
Grade 11 Students
263
268
Grade 12 Students
275
231
Ungraded Students
14
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
12%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
68%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%