At a glance
Reported students
397
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School: 397 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
9.3:1 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
- 400
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in South Hadley. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (District). NCES reports 397 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below 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 (54.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.65 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.9%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black8.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hadley High High · South Hadley | 09–12 | 479 | 1.1 mi |
| Holyoke High High · Holyoke | 09–12 | 1,569 | 3.1 mi |
| Hampden Charter School of Science High · Charter · Hampden Charter School of Science (District) | 06–12 | 938 | 3.6 mi |
| Chicopee Academy High · Chicopee | 06–12 | 92 | 3.6 mi |
| Easthampton High High · Easthampton | 09–12 | 377 | 3.9 mi |
| Gateway to College at Holyoke Community College High · Springfield | 09–12 | 21 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
What grades does Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School serve?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (District).
How many students attend Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School reported 397 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 400 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 397 students and 42.65 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 Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School in?
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is part of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public (District), based in South Hadley, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Hadley High (1.1 mi), Holyoke High (3.1 mi), Hampden Charter School of Science (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.