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Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy
  • Public
  • SPRINGFIELD, MA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade C+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade A minus
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade B
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade A minus

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Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy is an above average, public school located in SPRINGFIELD, MA. It has 1,384 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
49%
Percent Proficient - Math
32%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1040
133 responses
Average ACT
No data available  
AP Enrollment
11%

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Living in the Area

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$43,308
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$964
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$168,700
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 23 responses
Poll
91%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 23 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 51 responses
  • Prom
    20%
  • Pep rallies
    18%
  • Sports
    14%
  • Talent shows
    10%
  • Clubs
    8%
  • Homecoming
    8%
  • Pep rallies
    8%

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,384
Free or Reduced Lunch
83%
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 25 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 25 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 25 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$63,551
Teachers in First/Second Year
14.4%
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 31 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 31 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 31 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$19,083 / year
National
$12,239
69%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 36 responses
33%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 36 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 36 responses

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