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.
Click this link to view the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Profile for Ludlow High School.
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, 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