Excellent
#356 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 20% in state
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
High School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109
- Math 27% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,821
Median home value
$203,100
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Springfield International Academy at Sci-techEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Springfield Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,042 | Compare → |
| Baystate Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Springfield
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #5 of 61
- District spending per student
- $26,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is a public high school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 1,383 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
What grades does Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy serve?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy rank in MA?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ranks #356 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy a charter school?
No, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy a Title I school?
No, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7424
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 01109)
- 31,418
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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