Springfield Vocational Academy

Serving 125 students inquire with school, 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Springfield Vocational Academy's student population of 125 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
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Total Students
125 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Springfield Vocational Academy is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
63%
23%
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Black
20%
10%
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White
13%
56%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Springfield Vocational Academy?
125 students attend Springfield Vocational Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Springfield Vocational Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Vocational Academy?
Springfield Vocational Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What school district is Springfield Vocational Academy part of?
Springfield Vocational Academy is part of Springfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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