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Putnam Vocational Technical Academy

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 1545 students

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Posted October 10, 2010

First off I like their rules that students have to follow. Putnam is a great school because it has a lot to offer and so many different workshops. The teachers there are there for the students and really do want to help them in order for them to be the future of tomorrow and become the best men and women. All parents should join and make a group in order for all of us to help out our children and look out for their well being. Please let's all get together and stop the bullying.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2009

This is one of the best High Schools in the state. The principle is an excellent leader and the programs are great. The teachers care a lot about all of the students and their educations.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 18, 2007

I belive Putnam is one of thee best high schools in Springifield MA. This is because we have improved dramatically.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 7, 2007

I graduated in 2004. Worked for what i needed it for, to get a vocation and academics done all at once.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

341 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

342 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

328 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
20%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students61%
Female67%
Male54%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial60%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learners6%

Math

All Students40%
Female37%
Male43%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners6%

Science

All Students23%
Female20%
Male27%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
8%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students24%
Female21%
Male28%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners0%

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 57% 14%
Black 26% 8%
White 13% 70%
Asian 2% 5%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Kevin McCaskill
Fax number
  • (413) 787-7330

Programs

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1300 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
Phone: (413) 787-7424

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