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Westfield Technical Academy

33 Smith Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085 · (413) 572-6533 · Hampden County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBCAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL557 STUDENTS
Enrollment
557
High
DISTRICT 551 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
59 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.3:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
150
Grade 10
140
Grade 11
131
Grade 12
136
Student demographics
White
44580%
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
8515%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 26%
Black
92%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 10%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Two+
122%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
37768%
Female
18032%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
41.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -15.0pp since 2018
Math
22.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -21.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
557
+16 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
was 9.8:1
% White
80%
was 87%
% Hispanic
15%
was 8%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Westfield Technical Academy

Westfield Technical Academy is one of the modestly sized 9-12 campuss in Westfield, Massachusetts, one of the schools within Westfield, with 557 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 777 students per school, that is 28% leaner than typical.

Westfield Technical Academy is one of 12 schools operated by Westfield, a district that instructs 4,834 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Westfield Technical Academy records that 80% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 15% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. By comparison, Hampden County as a whole is about 64% White, so the school skews considerably more White than its surroundings.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 59 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 9.5:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.4:1, putting Westfield Technical Academy tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Hampden County put median household earnings sit near $71,306, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hampden County runs 168 public schools (combined enrollment of about 68,540 students), of which Westfield Technical Academy is one.

The closest other public school is Franklin Ave, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Westfield Technical Academy.

Geographically, the school is in a residential area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 3%: 541 students in 2018 compared to 557 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 8% to 15% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hampden County at a glance

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Population
462,815
Census ACS
Median income
$71,306
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
168
68,540 students

Quick facts

School name
Westfield Technical Academy
District
Westfield
Address
33 Smith Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085
Phone
(413) 572-6533
County
Hampden County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
557
Teachers (FTE)
59
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
251263002074
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Westfield Technical Academy
How many students attend Westfield Technical Academy?
Westfield Technical Academy enrolls approximately 557 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Westfield Technical Academy serve?
Westfield Technical Academy serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Westfield Technical Academy?
Approximately 9.5:1 students per teacher at Westfield Technical Academy.
What is the student diversity at Westfield Technical Academy?
Student demographics at Westfield Technical Academy are roughly 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Westfield Technical Academy public or private?
Westfield Technical Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Westfield.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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