Rank
322
C-
Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural
1 school · 1 high school · Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural
# Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural
The Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural School serves students from Northampton and surrounding communities in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts. As a vocational and agricultural high school, it offers a specialized curriculum focused on career and technical training rather than traditional college preparatory academics. The school maintains a strong 98.4% graduation rate, reflecting its commitment to helping students complete their programs and enter the workforce or pursue post-secondary opportunities. Smith Vocational provides hands-on training in agricultural sciences, building trades, automotive technology, and other skilled trades that prepare students for immediate employment or further education in technical fields.
Avg MCAS ELA
20%
#310 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
22%
#298 of 326
Avg SAT
1,070
#217 of 290
Attendance
95%
#83 of 328
Graduation Rate
98.4%
#41 of 288
AP Pass Rate
26.3%
#269 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,395
#17 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$79,340
#274 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 20% | 22% | 26% | 485 | 148 |
| HS Science | — | — | 24% | 482 | 76 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 82.7%
Asian: 0.8%
Hispanic: 11.5%
Black: 1.2%
Multi-Race: 3.4%
Am. Indian: 0.3%
Female: 44.7%Male: 54.5%Non-binary: 0.8%
High Schools in Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
323
C-
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High
SAT
1,070
ELA
20%
Math
22%
Grad
98.4%
323
C-
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High
1,070
20%
22%
26.3%
98.4%
District Operations
Attendance
#83 of 328Attendance Rate95%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)8.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.7%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#17 of 325In-District Per Pupil$31,395
Total Per Pupil$31,395
Total FTE Students561
Teacher Salaries
#274 of 325Average Salary$79,340
Teacher FTE Count64
MA median teacher salary is about $91K.
Class Size & Populations
#16 of 327Avg Class Size13
English Learners2.6%
Students w/ Disabilities34.3%
Total Students584
Staffing & Retention
#167 of 327Teacher Retention87.5%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers64
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025