- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Northampton, MA
Northampton High
Federal NCES profile for Northampton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250885001432
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northampton High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Northampton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 875
- students enrolled
Northampton High has class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northampton High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Northampton, MA.
School address
District: Northampton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250885001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Northampton High held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 64.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 250885001432 · Northampton, MA High · MID · TRAD
875 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy Middle School (577 students)
Northampton High held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 64.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Northampton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northampton High
875 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Middle School
577 students
- Bridge Street 281
Bridge Street
281 students
- Jackson Street 279
Jackson Street
279 students
- Leeds 253
Leeds
253 students
- R. K. Finn Rya 231
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
231 students
What this shows Northampton High reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northampton High compares
Northampton 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$21,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors8.3 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Northampton High is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Northampton reports $21,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northampton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridge Street | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Street | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leeds | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| R. K. Finn Ryan Road | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northampton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Northampton
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 (~875 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northampton High
How many students attend Northampton High?
Northampton High has 875 students enrolled. It is a high school in Northampton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northampton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northampton High is 14.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northampton High?
The largest demographic group at Northampton High is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Northampton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northampton High?
Northampton High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Northampton High rank among public schools in Northampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northampton High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Northampton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northampton?
Besides Northampton High, Northampton also operates John F Kennedy Middle School (577 students), Bridge Street (281 students), and Jackson Street (279 students). See the Northampton district page for the complete list.