Overview
Hampden Charter School of Science West is a public high serving grades 6–12 in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 394 students. It is part of the Hampden Charter School of Science West (District) district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictHampden Charter School of Science West (District)
County25013
CityWest Springfield
ZIP01089
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID250058802888
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment394
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)