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Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School vs. Pathfinder Vocational Technical

Should you attend Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School or Pathfinder Vocational Technical? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
240 Sykes Street
Palmer, MA 01069
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Pathfinder Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 569 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 643 students in grades 9-12, Pathfinder Vocational 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
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 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
569 students
643 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pathfinder Vocational Technical over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pathfinder Vocational Technical.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
73 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pathfinder Vocational Technical over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder Vocational Technical with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#982 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1166 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pathfinder Vocational Technical, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pathfinder Vocational Technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pathfinder Vocational Technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 50% in MA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pathfinder Vocational Technical with the average graduation rate observed in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pathfinder Vocational Technical by grade.
Grade 9 Students
148
173
Grade 10 Students
147
169
Grade 11 Students
146
152
Grade 12 Students
128
149

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pathfinder Vocational Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pathfinder Vocational Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pathfinder Vocational Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pathfinder Vocational Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pathfinder Vocational Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pathfinder Vocational Technical, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pathfinder Vocational Technical, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pathfinder Vocational Technical, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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