Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
Primary and Secondary EducationMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is a public high school in Northampton, Massachusetts that combines academic study with hands-on vocational training. Founded in 1845, it uses alternating weeks of shop work and classroom coursework to prepare students for a high school diploma and a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency. It serves residents of Northampton and, on a space-available basis, tuition-paying students from across Hampshire County, with technology integrated into coursework and access to Internet-enabled computer labs. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and its shop programs meet state vocational standards. In 2022, the institution expanded its horticulture and animal science offerings, reflecting ongoing curriculum development within its applied-education focus.