Hampden Charter School of Science - East

Hampden Charter School of Science - East

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
20 Johnson Rd,  Chicopee, MA
3.7
4.3
549 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tarkan Topcuoglu
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
22
Math
24
English
23
Reading
19
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
48.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
87%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
3.2%
State Average
7.6%
Science
2.4%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
180:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
41%
Black
28.1%
White
23.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Charter MS in Massachusetts
#8 Best Charter HS in Massachusetts
#24 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 161 Students
Western New England University 131 Students
Boston University 119 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 114 Students
Westfield State University 78 Students
University of Connecticut 75 Students
Elms College 65 Students
Brown University 61 Students
Suffolk University 60 Students
Boston College 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 48 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Biology 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Business 31 Students
Mechanical Engineering 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 93 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/16/2025
As a graduated student from Hampden Charter, over all the school was nice and I feel that because it was a charter school, it gave me a better chances of getting into colleges. There was a good about of AP programs that were available to take.
4.0 Senior
12/12/2024
The best has to be the acknowledgment of achievements in this school which really motivates students as a whole. They plan a lot of school activities that brings the community together in a positive manner. The worst aspect however is the discipline system because of how unfair it really is. Teachers fall into these power roles and believe because of this little power that they can do whatever they want. Administration allows this to happen as well which is not ok.
5.0 Parent
10/1/2024
Love the character school my husband graduated from a character school and are kids and the family are proud to be the next generation to go to a character school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 10 Reviews
2.0 student
1/6/2022
the school is ok it has a lot of problems.
5.0 parent
9/21/2021
This is a great school! Graduating students go to top colleges with scholarship. This school is the best secret in Western Massachusetts.
5.0 parent
6/11/2021
Teachers are very supportive. Available for extra help if needed. This was a challenging year with virtual school but the teachers were great they kept the students involved and motivated. They offer many AP courses.
2.0 parent
12/22/2015
I fell for the numbers and ratings of this school..however I found out from the higher ups how they dismiss a lot of things in order to keep their ratings up. .that claim that there are no fights yet shool children claim that there are fights every day and teachers just walk away. Supposedly they ha...

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Hampden Charter School of Science - East is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 20 Johnson Rd in Chicopee, MA. The school has a total enrollment of 549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Hampden Charter School of Science - East has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $318,368. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chicopee Academy, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, South Hadley High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicopee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hampden Charter School of Science - East.

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