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About this school
South Hadley High School is
a suburban public school
in South Hadley, Massachusetts that is part of South Hadley Public Schools.
It serves 479 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.4:1.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
479 Students
46 Teachers
153 Newton StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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19%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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South Hadley High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 9, 2026
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South Hadley High School
$6,470
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
6
teachers
funded
40
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
technology
1
project
for
art supplies
South Hadley High School has received support from
37 individuals from Massachusetts and
3 individuals out-of-state.
