Serving 541 students in grades 9-12, Westfield Technical Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westfield Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Westfield Technical Academy's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westfield Technical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westfield Technical Academy is 0.30, 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
#1025 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
83%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield Technical Academy's ranking?
Westfield Technical Academy is ranked #1025 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Westfield Technical Academy often compared to?
Westfield Technical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westfield Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Westfield Technical Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westfield Technical Academy?
541 students attend Westfield Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Westfield Technical Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westfield Technical Academy?
Westfield Technical Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westfield Technical Academy offer ?
Westfield Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westfield Technical Academy part of?
Westfield Technical Academy is part of Westfield School District.
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