Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is an American vocational high school located in Springfield, Massachusetts, next to the Springfield High School of Science and Technology.
Serving 1,383 students in grades 9-12, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy's student population of 1,383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
72%
25%
Black
16%
10%
White
7%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Beaver
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy's ranking?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is ranked #844 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy often compared to?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pathfinder Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
1,383 students attend Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy offer ?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy part of?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy located?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is located in the Pine Point neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 8 other public schools located in Pine Point.
School Reviews
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