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Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

Educational institution · Amherst Town, MA · reviewed since 2015

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%56+35.6Reliability 28%34+9.6Replies to reviews 8%19+1.6Momentum penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 46Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.46SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 15 language schoolsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 7%
4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · 20 photos
84%five-star reviews
4.43★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
15%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
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Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School at a glance

Reviewers describe the school as a strong option for vocational training, highlighting practical programs in plumbing, electrical, and agriculture. Alumni note that job-based skills and co-op apprenticeships prepare students for union work and college. Community members also mention support for athletics and accessible facilities during events like orchid shows. However, negative reviews consist of unsubstantiated claims regarding student behavior rather than specific service issues.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 31 reviews (84% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 31 Google reviews (10 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 7, 2026.
  • Service: Language School serving Amherst Town, Massachusetts.

Data from Google, last updated October 31, 2026.

Score profile vs other language schools

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction56Reliability34Craft & service–Value–Momentum89Replies to reviews19Satisfaction: 56 (median 88)Reliability: 34 (median 87)Momentum: 89 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 19 (median 58)
This companyLanguage Schools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School: 56/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School: 34/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.D
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 92.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School: 19/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.F
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Star ratings

31 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2684%
  • 4 stars26%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star310%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 10 written reviews

  • Praise2100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results150%
  • Price & value150%

What customers talk about

We read 10 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “plumbing was top notch and i could have passes the exam out of high school.”
  • “An the entrepreneurship class helps teach career and business lesson of great value to people who want to learn how to start, run, or get a job at one.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

TammyLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Amazing school. Students seem to love the shops the school offers. The school committee and towns support the athletic department and players by going to the home games at the school. Great small town school. Love it

Conor10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★

Kids who leave this place act like Albert Einstein. Not sure what's in the tap water ...

LynnLocal Guide · 244 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★

I was actually at the school for an orchid show. Google Maps gave great directions both to and from the school. There were at least three handicap parking spots available, and access to the building was easy. Would I go again? If there was an activity that I was interested in? Yes, I would.

AliceLocal Guide · 126 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I went to the orchid flower show and sale. It is always great to see all the plants for sale.

Spooky3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★

2002 grad of plumbing tech. now in the plumbers union LU 104. i see a lot of people commenting on how the entire school was but the truth is if you didnt take electrical or nursing how would you know how those classes were? plumbing was top notch and i could have passes the exam out of high school. the academics met…

MarkLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 years ago★★★★★

Practical job-based skills from culinary, nursing, plumbing, carpentry, cabinetry, electrical, agriculture, automotive, criminal justice, manufacturing, etc. has a Co-Op apprenticeship program simile to an internship (but paid and accredited) that helps gain valuable job skill. An the entrepreneurship class helps…

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4.5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Tammy LaChanceLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tammy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing school. Students seem to love the shops the school offers. The school committee and towns support the athletic department and players by going to the home games at the school. Great small town school. Love it

NateLocal Guide · 160 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nate has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great school for the trades, and prepping for college.

Jayden GullaLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jayden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I go there for school and it is a really good school

Conor Abbatessa10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Conor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kids who leave this place act like Albert Einstein. Not sure what's in the tap water ...

Lynn ReynoldsLocal Guide · 244 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lynn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was actually at the school for an orchid show. Google Maps gave great directions both to and from the school. There were at least three handicap parking spots available, and access to the building was easy. Would I go again? If there was an activity that I was interested in? Yes, I would.

Alice BrinLocal Guide · 126 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I went to the orchid flower show and sale. It is always great to see all the plants for sale.

Carl JalalLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

wifey goes here

yoni benitez8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews yoni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The best vocational school ever

Spooky3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Spooky has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

2002 grad of plumbing tech. now in the plumbers union LU 104. i see a lot of people commenting on how the entire school was but the truth is if you didnt take electrical or nursing how would you know how those classes were? plumbing was top notch and i could have passes the exam out of high school. the academics met mass standards (i assume) but were not the goal. bottom line, im sending my kids here

Mark CoteLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Practical job-based skills from culinary, nursing, plumbing, carpentry, cabinetry, electrical, agriculture, automotive, criminal justice, manufacturing, etc. has a Co-Op apprenticeship program simile to an internship (but paid and accredited) that helps gain valuable job skill. An the entrepreneurship class helps teach career and business lesson of great value to people who want to learn how to start, run, or get a job at one. I went here and majored in plumbing. Wonderful teachers!

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