Serving 183 students in grades 10-12, Wm J Dean Vocational Technical 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 top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
26%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
51%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School?
183 students attend Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School?
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School offer ?
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School part of?
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School is part of Holyoke School District.
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