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Pittsfield High School vs. Wahconah Regional High School

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School Overview

School
Pittsfield High School
300 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wahconah Regional High School
150 Windsor Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Wahconah Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 724 students in grades 9-12, Pittsfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 482 students in grades 9-12, Wahconah Regional High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
724 students
482 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wahconah Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsfield High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wahconah Regional High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wahconah Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wahconah Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Berkshire School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#877 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#367 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsfield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wahconah Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wahconah Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Berkshire School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wahconah Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Berkshire School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pittsfield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wahconah Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Berkshire School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pittsfield High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wahconah Regional High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
183
120
Grade 10 Students
165
116
Grade 11 Students
178
121
Grade 12 Students
185
125
Ungraded Students
13
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wahconah Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Berkshire School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wahconah Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Berkshire School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wahconah Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Berkshire School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wahconah Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Berkshire School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wahconah Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Berkshire School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsfield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wahconah Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Berkshire School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wahconah Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Berkshire School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wahconah Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Berkshire School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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