At a glance
Reported students
816
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
591
Amherst Regional High: 816 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 861
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Amherst Regional High
Amherst Regional High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Amherst. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Amherst-Pelham. NCES reports 816 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Amherst Regional High
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 10.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 10.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.3%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black7.6%
- Asian11.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amherst-Pelham
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Amherst Regional High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Academy High · Hatfield | 06–12 | 109 | 4.5 mi |
| Hopkins Academy High · Hadley | 07–12 | 203 | 4.9 mi |
| Northampton High High · Northampton | 09–12 | 875 | 8 mi |
| Smith Vocational and Agricultural High High · Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural | 09–12 | 587 | 8 mi |
| Granby Jr Sr High School High · Granby | 07–12 | 290 | 8.1 mi |
| Frontier Regional High · Frontier | 07–12 | 588 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Regional High
What grades does Amherst Regional High serve?
Amherst Regional High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Amherst-Pelham.
How many students attend Amherst Regional High?
Amherst Regional High reported 816 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 861 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Amherst Regional High?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 816 students and 72.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Amherst Regional High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Amherst Regional High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amherst-Pelham attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Amherst Regional High in?
Amherst Regional High is part of Amherst-Pelham, based in Amherst, MA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Amherst Regional High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smith Academy (4.5 mi), Hopkins Academy (4.9 mi), Northampton High (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.