Serving 537 students in grades 9-12, Charles Mccann Vocational Technical ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical's student population of 537 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Mccann Vocational Technical is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
96%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Mccann Vocational Technical's ranking?
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical is ranked #800 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Charles Mccann Vocational Technical often compared to?
Charles Mccann Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Drury High School, Hoosac Valley High School, Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles Mccann Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Charles Mccann Vocational Technical is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Charles Mccann Vocational Technical?
537 students attend Charles Mccann Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Charles Mccann Vocational Technical students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Mccann Vocational Technical?
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charles Mccann Vocational Technical offer ?
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles Mccann Vocational Technical part of?
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical is part of Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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