Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is a four-year Career/Technical High School located in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is a public high school for residents of Northampton and tuition students from all of Hampshire County.
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).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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

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School Overview

Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School's student population of 569 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Motto
Our job is to open as many doors for our students as possible

School Rankings

Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#982 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
42%
35-39%
44%
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School's ranking?
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School is ranked #982 out of 1,626 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School?
569 students attend Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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