Joseph P Keefe Technical High School in Framingham, MA

At a glance

Reported students

896

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

90.18

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts high enrollment

67th percentile

Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

896

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School: 896 reported students.

State peer staffing position

26th percentile

9.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 850
Teachers (FTE): 81.16
Student–teacher ratio: 10.5:1

What the reported data says about Joseph P Keefe Technical High School

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Framingham. It is one of 1 current school records connected to South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical. NCES reports 896 students for 2024–25.

Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.1%) and White (42.2%). English learners represent 16.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 37.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Joseph P Keefe Technical High School

1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 16.5%
Students with disabilities: 37.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 6
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White42.2%
Hispanic45.1%
Black5.1%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Joseph P Keefe Technical High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Ashland High High · Ashland	09–12	884	1.1 mi
Framingham High School High · Framingham	09–12	2,534	3.3 mi
Natick High High · Natick	09–12	1,761	3.8 mi
Holliston High High · Holliston	09–12	809	4.9 mi
Wayland High School High · Wayland	09–12	803	5.5 mi
Hopkinton High High · Hopkinton	09–12	1,267	5.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Joseph P Keefe Technical High School

What grades does Joseph P Keefe Technical High School serve?

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical.

How many students attend Joseph P Keefe Technical High School?

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School reported 896 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 850 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Joseph P Keefe Technical High School?

The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 896 students and 90.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Joseph P Keefe Technical High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Joseph P Keefe Technical High School in?

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is part of South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical, based in Framingham, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Joseph P Keefe Technical High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ashland High (1.1 mi), Framingham High School (3.3 mi), Natick High (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.