Amherst Regional High School

Amherst Regional High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
21 Matoon St,  Amherst, MA
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
4.0
4.4
841 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Miki Gromacki
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
90.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
99:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
47.2%
White
54%
Hispanic
19.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.1%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black
7.8%

School Rankings

#26 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 257 Students
University of Vermont 106 Students
Boston University 103 Students
Northeastern University 78 Students
Brown University 76 Students
Tufts University 73 Students
New York University 68 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 56 Students
Bates College 52 Students
Clark University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 94 Students
Biology 71 Students
Business 50 Students
Environmental Science 45 Students
Political Science and Government 44 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
English 39 Students
Chemistry 38 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 30 Students
Nursing 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 155 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
The best parts were all the help and support that Amherst educators would provide. One of the bad things I could think of would be how separated the school feels. I feel like the school should do better in knowing what kind of people they are hiring and also make sure that students are somehow connected.
5.0 Senior
9/21/2022
The teachers care a lot about the education and inclusion of the students. The school offers an incredibly broad array of art electives, as well as tech and computer electives, and the science and English department are particularly strong.
4.0 Senior
6/1/2022
Good school, great teachers. I enjoyed my time there and will be sad to leave. I will miss the teachers
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 10 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/27/2022
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4.0 parent
6/10/2021
The school building is old but the leadership is great and the people are very nice.
5.0 parent
2/2/2018
Three very different kids (including one with significant special needs) all getting what they need, while having access to amazing performing arts ensembles, clubs and top-notch athletics.
5.0 other
12/12/2015
My daughter is about to graduate. Currently she is doing Dual Enrollment at Greenfield Community College where she gets college credits. The program was recommended by her amazing guidance counselor who knows my daughter is very bright, but not a "traditional" student. They recognized and responded...

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Amherst Regional High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Amherst, MA, in the Amherst neighborhood, and is served by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 841 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Amherst Regional High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $572,527. Discover additional schools in the area, like High School Of Commerce, Springfield High School, Liberty Preparatory Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Amherst Regional High School.

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