Pittsfield High

Pittsfield High is a moderately sized 9-12 campus in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, overseen by Pittsfield. The school teaches 727 students in grades 9 through 12.

Pittsfield High is one of 14 schools operated by Pittsfield, a district that hosts 4,873 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Pittsfield High shows that the most-represented group is White (52%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school logs 23% Hispanic, 15% Black, 8% multiracial, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 86% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Pittsfield High has 70 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 23.4:1 average.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Berkshire County put the typical household earns roughly $76,013 per year, roughly 40% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Berkshire County's 50 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,704 students), Pittsfield High is one campus in the mix.

Eagle Education Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a downtown area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 15%: 852 students in 2018 compared to 727 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 70% to 52% across the same window.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.