At a glance
Reported students
1,382
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
116.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291.5
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy: 1,382 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
11.8:1 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
- 1,383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Springfield. It is one of 64 current school records connected to Springfield. NCES reports 1,382 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to 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 (72.1%) and Black (16.7%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. 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 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 116.76 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 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White6.5%
- Hispanic72.1%
- Black16.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
9 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.
Other schools in Springfield
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
1,091 reported students
High School Of Commerce
High · Grades 09–12
966 reported students
John J Duggan Academy
High · Grades 06–12
823 reported students
Springfield Central High
High · Grades 09–12
1,983 reported students
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
High · Grades 06–12
593 reported students
Emergence Academy
High · Grades 06–12
382 reported students
Public schools near Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology High · Springfield | 09–12 | 1,091 | 0.1 mi |
| Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech High · Springfield | 09–12 | 95 | 0.1 mi |
| Springfield Central High High · Springfield | 09–12 | 1,983 | 0.8 mi |
| Baystate Academy Charter Public School High · Charter · Baystate Academy Charter Public School (District) | 06–12 | 388 | 1 mi |
| John J Duggan Academy High · Springfield | 06–12 | 823 | 1.3 mi |
| Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield High · Charter · Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield (Dis | 09–12 | 158 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
What grades does Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy serve?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Springfield.
How many students attend Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy reported 1,382 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,383 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 1,382 students and 116.76 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 Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springfield attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is part of Springfield, based in Springfield, MA, which operates 64 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Springfield High School of Science and Technology (0.1 mi), Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech (0.1 mi), Springfield Central High (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.