Amherst Regional High School

Amherst Regional High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
21 Matoon St,  Amherst, MA
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
3.9
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%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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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%

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 269 Students
Boston University 112 Students
University of Vermont 109 Students
Northeastern University 79 Students
Brown University 78 Students
New York University 75 Students
Tufts University 74 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 61 Students
Bates College 56 Students
Skidmore College 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 74 Students
Business 51 Students
Environmental Science 49 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
English 40 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 30 Students
Nursing 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 155 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/16/2024
I am very happy with this school and activities Also all teachers are very nice and very friendly and very supportive
5.0 Senior
8/28/2023
The school is great. There is nothing to be objected really except for a few lack of AP courses provided in this school. Otherwise, this is a great high school for anyone in the district as it has great courses and great teachers as well who will listen to you.
3.0 Alum
7/31/2023
It was good for the most part, some parts of the curriculum were a little bit flawed and I think they could use some touching up, but overall an informative and well rounded experience. There are some systems within the school that need to be fixed, like the bathroom situation, pest control, and communication between staff and students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 10 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/27/2022
good will put to geter and tej
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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $571,571. 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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