Serving 547 students in grades 9-12, Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School's student population of 547 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
83%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School's ranking?
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School is ranked #1033 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School often compared to?
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield Technical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School?
The graduation rate of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School?
547 students attend Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School?
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School offer ?
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School part of?
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School is part of Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District.
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