- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Hadley, MA
South Hadley High
Federal NCES profile for South Hadley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251092001754
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hadley High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in South Hadley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 479
- students enrolled
South Hadley High has class sizes smaller than 94% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hadley High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Hadley, MA.
School address
District: South Hadley · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251092001754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
South Hadley High held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.2 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 251092001754 · South Hadley, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 8.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael E. Smith Middle School (505 students)
South Hadley High held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.2 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South Hadley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michael E. Smi
Michael E. Smith Middle School
505 students
- This school
South Hadley High
479 students
- Mosier
Mosier
365 students
- Plains Element
Plains Elementary
271 students
What this shows South Hadley High reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hadley High compares
South Hadley 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 6% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$19,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, South Hadley High is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for South Hadley reports $19,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Hadley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E. Smith Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mosier | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plains Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hadley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hadley High
How many students attend South Hadley High?
South Hadley High has 479 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Hadley, MA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hadley High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hadley High is 8.3:1, which is 33% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hadley High?
The largest demographic group at South Hadley High is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in South Hadley, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hadley High?
South Hadley High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 South Hadley High rank among public schools in South Hadley?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hadley High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Hadley, 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 South Hadley on the city page.
What other schools are in South Hadley?
Besides South Hadley High, South Hadley also operates Michael E. Smith Middle School (505 students), Mosier (365 students), and Plains Elementary (271 students). See the South Hadley district page for the complete list.