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Holyoke

Massachusetts · Public School District
11
Schools
4,662
Students
$28,527
Per-Pupil Spend
+99% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
74.0%
Graduation Rate
-12.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Holyoke is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 4,662 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,527 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Holyoke STEM Academy06–08290
William R. Peck School04–08192
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Holyoke High09–121,515
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,527+99% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
State
74.5%
Local (property tax)
3.1%
Federal
22.4%

State funding accounts for 75% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,662
Students
—
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,527 per pupil — 99% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.0%, graduation is 12.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Holyoke?
Holyoke has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,662 students.
What is the graduation rate for Holyoke?
The graduation rate is 74.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Holyoke spend per student?
Holyoke spends $28,527 per pupil — 99% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Holyoke?
No, Holyoke does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Holyoke serve?
Holyoke serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Holyoke?
The median opportunity score across schools in Holyoke is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.