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#973 of 1,793 schools in MA
Westfield Technical Academy
High School · Westfield · Westfield, MA
A high school in Westfield, MA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33 Smith Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085
- Math 22% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westfield Technical Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 Westfield 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,008/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westfield), 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
$83,821
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Parish School - SecondaryPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Westfield Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Westfield HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,006 | Compare → |
| White Oak SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 6–12 | 4.3 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westfield
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westfield Technical Academy is listed in Westfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westfield Technical Academy
Westfield Technical Academy is a public high school in Westfield, MA, part of Westfield, serving approximately 548 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #973 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westfield Technical Academy
What grades does Westfield Technical Academy serve?
Westfield Technical Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westfield Technical Academy?
Westfield Technical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Technical Academy is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westfield Technical Academy rank in MA?
Westfield Technical Academy ranks #973 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Westfield Technical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Westfield Technical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Westfield Technical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield Technical Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westfield Technical Academy a charter school?
No, Westfield Technical Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westfield Technical Academy a Title I school?
No, Westfield Technical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (413) 572-6533
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01085)
- 41,466
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 01085; 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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