- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westfield, MA
Westfield Technical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Technical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251263002074
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Technical Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 557
- students enrolled
Westfield Technical Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Technical Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Westfield, MA.
School address
District: Westfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251263002074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Westfield Technical Academy held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 251263002074 · Westfield, MA High · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 9.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield High (1,034 students)
Westfield Technical Academy held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Westfield Technical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield High
Westfield High
1,034 students
- Westfield Inte
Westfield Intermediate School
729 students
- Westfield Midd
Westfield Middle School
671 students
- This school
Westfield Technical Academy
557 students
- Munger Hill 320
Munger Hill
320 students
- Paper Mill 312
Paper Mill
312 students
What this shows Westfield Technical Academy reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Technical Academy compares
Westfield Technical Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Westfield Technical Academy is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Westfield reports $18,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Technical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munger Hill | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paper Mill | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Technical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Westfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Technical Academy
How many students attend Westfield Technical Academy?
Westfield Technical Academy has 557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Technical Academy is 9.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Technical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Technical Academy is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Westfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Technical Academy?
Westfield Technical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westfield Technical Academy rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Technical Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Westfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield?
Besides Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield also operates Westfield High (1,034 students), Westfield Intermediate School (729 students), and Westfield Middle School (671 students). See the Westfield district page for the complete list.