- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holyoke, MA
Holyoke High
Federal NCES profile for Holyoke High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250627000900
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holyoke High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in Holyoke · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,569
- students enrolled
Holyoke High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holyoke High ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Holyoke, MA.
School address
District: Holyoke · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250627000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Holyoke High held near 1,567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 128.3 → 127.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 250627000900 · Holyoke, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,569 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Elementary (464 students)
Holyoke High held near 1,567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 128.3 → 127.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Holyoke High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Holyoke High
1,569 students
- Kelly Elementa 464
Kelly Elementary
464 students
- Lt Clayre Sull 463
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
463 students
- E N White Elem 453
E N White Elementary
453 students
- Maurice a Dona 388
Maurice a Donahue Elementary
388 students
- Morgan Full Se 334
Morgan Full Service Community School
334 students
What this shows Holyoke High reports 1,569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holyoke High compares
Holyoke High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,569 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,569
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors15.9 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.6%
White 10.4%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Holyoke High is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Holyoke reports $26,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holyoke High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| E N White Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maurice a Donahue Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Full Service Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holyoke High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Holyoke
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holyoke High
How many students attend Holyoke High?
Holyoke High has 1,569 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holyoke, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,515 (2022-23) → 1,567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke High is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holyoke High?
The largest demographic group at Holyoke High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Holyoke, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holyoke High?
Holyoke High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holyoke High rank among public schools in Holyoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Holyoke High ranks #4 of 14 public schools in Holyoke, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holyoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Holyoke?
Besides Holyoke High, Holyoke also operates Kelly Elementary (464 students), Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary (463 students), and E N White Elementary (453 students). See the Holyoke district page for the complete list.