Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, Franklin County Technical 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin County Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin County Technical's student population of 583 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin County Technical 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 Franklin County Technical is 0.22, 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
#1262 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
88%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
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 Franklin County Technical's ranking?
Franklin County Technical is ranked #1262 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Franklin County Technical often compared to?
Franklin County Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Valley Regional, Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin County Technical?
The graduation rate of Franklin County Technical is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin County Technical?
583 students attend Franklin County Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Franklin County Technical students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin County Technical?
Franklin County Technical has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Franklin County Technical offer ?
Franklin County Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin County Technical part of?
Franklin County Technical is part of Franklin County Regional Vocational Technical School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
This school was a perfect fit for our son. He's a bright kid but he was struggling in the traditional school, barely passing. But the teachers at FCTS have had an amazing impact on him. His grades freshman year gave him something to brag about, but more importantly we noticed how much his (academic) self-confidence was restored. He's excited about school again having gained a passion for his chosen trade.
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