Pittsfield High School

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Pittsfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 East St,  Pittsfield, MA
Pittsfield Public Schools
3.5
1.7
727 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Henry Duval
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
51.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
122:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
46.5%
White
53.1%
Hispanic
21.6%
Black
14.4%
Two or more races
8%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
<1%

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 192 Students
Boston University 104 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 99 Students
Boston College 63 Students
Berkshire Community College 61 Students
Northeastern University 59 Students
University of Connecticut 58 Students
Westfield State University 58 Students
Western New England University 56 Students
University of Vermont 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 66 Students
Business 65 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Biology 38 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Finance 23 Students
English 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Engineering 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 121 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/26/2025
My high school experience has went very well. There's a lot of support faculty wise. There's a lot of different clubs and the sports team are amazing. Pittsfield high school is an energetic school, especially with our school spirit.
3.0
3/9/2024
It was an amazing experience as I already graduated I've came into realization how much you can really grow from freshman year and its amazing how school can take a huge influence into who we may be or even become today
4.0 Junior
9/5/2022
Pittsfield High School is impressively on top of maintaining their value of equality and justice, as well as fair opportunities for all.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 3 Reviews
1.0 student
4/10/2022
Its very suck, and geometry teacher is bad. I hate this school and wish i could get out sooner.
3.0 student
11/10/2013
The school's culture is reasonably good, better than a lot of other schools. Our soccer and cross-country teams especially have a lot of fans, but other sports don't really get as much recognition. The majority of students here are average teenagers who get separated based on the rigor of their clas...
1.0 student
4/29/2013
yeah sure there are worst schools out there in the world but this one really have to learn what the word RESPECT means. I think that word is uknown to students AND staff there's only a few people I can take out like SOME decent teachers and the dean of students... but do you know how it is to not ea...

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Pittsfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pittsfield, MA, in the Pittsfield neighborhood, and is served by the Pittsfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 727 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Pittsfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $353,527. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eagle Education Academy, Taconic High School, Branches School of the Berkshires, and more. Learn more about what Pittsfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pittsfield High School.

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