For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,595 students in Holyoke, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Holyoke, MA are Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College and Holyoke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holyoke, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Holyoke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Holyoke, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holyoke High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Holyoke, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2370
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2370
Gr: 10-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Holyoke High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,567 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Holyoke, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Gr: 11-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Holyoke Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
165 Sargeant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Magnet Middle For Arts (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Gr: 4-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Gr: 10-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Holyoke, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Holyoke, MA include Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College and Holyoke High School.
How many public high schools are located in Holyoke?
2 public high schools are located in Holyoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Holyoke?
Holyoke public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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