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.
Springfield Transition Academy serves 110 students inquire with school.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Springfield Transition Academy's student population of 110 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
Springfield, MA
Average Class Size
1 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Springfield Transition Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
66%
26%
Black
17%
10%
White
12%
51%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Beaver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Springfield Transition Academy?
110 students attend Springfield Transition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Springfield Transition Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Springfield Transition Academy?
Springfield Transition Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What school district is Springfield Transition Academy part of?
Springfield Transition Academy is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Springfield Transition Academy located?
Springfield Transition Academy is located in the Pine Point neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 8 other public schools located in Pine Point.
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