Charles H. McCann Technical School is a technical school located in North Adams, Massachusetts, United States that serves grades 9-12.
Serving 514 students in grades 9-12, Charles Mccann Vocational Technical ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (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
Top Rankings
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Mccann Vocational Technical is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#950 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
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
8%
Hispanic
2%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
94%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Mccann Vocational Technical's ranking?
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical is ranked #950 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Charles Mccann Vocational Technical?
514 students attend Charles Mccann Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Charles Mccann Vocational Technical students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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