Brightside–campus School in West Springfield, MA serves 70 students in grades 2 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program.
The suburban campus maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 13 teaching staff members.
The school's student body is 56.1% students of color, reflecting diversity in the West Springfield community.
Brightside–campus School operates as a co–educational institution with a focus on special education services.
Located near multiple private schools in Hampden County, this school provides an alternative for families seeking specialized education in a suburban Massachusetts setting.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Brightside-campus School?
The application deadline for Brightside-campus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Brightside-campus School is Rfkcac Experiment With Travel School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Stanislaus Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
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534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Rfkcac Experiment With Travel School
Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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