Amherst-Pelham School District

The Amherst-Pelham School District is located in Amherst, MA and includes 2 schools that serve 1,857 students in grades 7 through 12.  

District Spending

The Amherst-Pelham School District spends $16,562 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Amherst-Pelham School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Amherst-Pelham School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Amherst-Pelham School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Amherst-Pelham School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.