These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Hampden County: Report

The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche.

Niche ranked schools on factors including college prep, sports, administration, and teachers.
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Morgan Gonzales

08/27/2023 11:30 a.m.

After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Hampden County” report:

No. 1 - Longmeadow: Longmeadow High School
No. 2 - West Springfield: Hampden Charter School of Science West
No. 3 - Chicopee: Hampden Charter School of Science East
No. 4 - Wilbraham: Minnechaug Regional High School
No. 5 - East Longmeadow: East Longmeadow High School

The schools that scored spots number one through three received overall "A" grades, while Minnechaug Regional High School received an "A-" and East Longmeadow High School received a "B+."

Four of the five schools received either "A" or "A-" grades in the academic category, with only East Longmeadow High School falling slightly behind with a "B+."

In the all-important food category, Hampden Charter School of Science West beat out its Hampden County neighbors, receiving an "A-."

Both Hamden Charter schools performed well in the diversity category, receiving "A" grades.

Overall grades also took into account college prep, sports, administration, and teacher rankings.

Click here to view the list from Niche.

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