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Hampden Charter School of Science West
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  • Public, Charter
  • WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
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Hampden Charter School of Science West

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  • Public, Charter
  • 6-12
  • WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
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    1. Academics
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    2. Diversity
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    3. Teachers
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    4. College Prep
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    5. Clubs & Activities
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    6. Administration
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    7. Sports
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    8. Food
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    About

    511 MAIN ST
    WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089
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    Hampden Charter School of Science provides a college preparatory-focused education to the youth of every race and ethnic group in Western Massachusetts in a safe, academically challenging, and caring educational environment. Our promise is to sustain small school sizes, provide extended math and science curriculum, individualized attention, college guidance, university outreach programs, and encourage student-teacher-parent partnership. Our mission empowers our students with the support necessary to reach their highest intellectual, emotional, social and physical potentials building on the inherent promise to aid students’ preparation for college.

    Individualized attention, tutoring, university outreach programs, social projects, and various creative outlets such as lab projects, science fairs, debate contests, and trivia competitions provide an enthusiastic, dynamic learning environment.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    57%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    47%
    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
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    Average ACT
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    AP Enrollment
    50%

    HCSS West Experience

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    The Hampden Charter School of Science West is a top-ranking tuition-free college preparatory school. The mission of the HCSS is to provide a college preparatory-focused education to the youth of every race and ethnic group in Western Massachusetts.

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    1. Cost of Living
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    2. Good for Families
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    3. Housing
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    Median Household Income
    $43,308
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $964
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $168,700
    National
    $244,900

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
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    Students
    359
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    51%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    10:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
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    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
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    Girls Athletic Participation
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    Boys Athletic Participation
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    Expenses Per Student
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    $12,239
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