Ludlow High School

Ludlow High School is a four-year, comprehensive high school of approximately 850 students, grades 9-12, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Approximately 80% of the senior class of 2020 entered higher education:  51% to four-year colleges or universities, 29% to two-year colleges. 7.4% entered the work force, and 3.2% went into the military.  There were 196 students in the Class of 2020.  There are 199 students in the Class of 2021 as of March 2021. 

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Leadership with character      

 Integrity with compassion

Originality

National citizens in a global world

Skills for the 21st century

The Ludlow High School student will:

1. Communicate clearly, effectively, and logically.
2. Employ problem-solving techniques in conventional and innovative ways.
3. Demonstrate adaptability and creativity through independent and collaborative efforts.
4. Effectively and appropriately apply technology in an academic and global environment.
5. Demonstrate character through personal responsibility, cultural awareness, and ethical behavior.
6. Contribute positively to the civic life of the school, and local, and global communities.

Five five-credit courses are required each year, plus Physical Education. In addition to course offerings in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and World Languages, a diverse range of elective courses are offered in Art, Business & Technology, Family & Consumer Science, and Music. Courses are offered in 3 academic pathways – standard college preparatory, honors, and Advanced Placement.

Early Entrance permits qualified students to enroll at Holyoke Community College, Springfield Technical Community College, or Elms College while taking courses at the high school.

Our Advanced Placement program offers AP courses in English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Spanish, French, Calculus AB, Statistics, U.S. History, Government & Politics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science.

112 credit hours including:

English - 20 credits

Math - 15 credits

Science - 15 credits

Social Studies - 10 credits

Health - 1 credit

Physical Education - 3 credits or based on years of attendance at LHS

Fine Arts / Business & Technology - 2.5 credits / 2.5 credits

Other - 43 credits