Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

800 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 917 students in grades 9-12, Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 917 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical's student population of 917 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
917 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#628 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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39%
37%
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61%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
23%
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Black
20%
10%
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White
54%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical's ranking?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is ranked #628 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical often compared to?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical?
917 students attend Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical offer ?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical part of?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is part of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 917 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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