Medford Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2018)

Serving 257 students in grades 9-12, Medford Vocational Technical High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(16-17)
65-69%
53%
(16-17)
85-89%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
15%
10%
White
72%
51%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
28%
0.45
(16-17)
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medford Vocational Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Medford Vocational Technical High School is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Medford Vocational Technical High School?
257 students attend Medford Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Medford Vocational Technical High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medford Vocational Technical High School?
Medford Vocational Technical High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Medford Vocational Technical High School offer ?
Medford Vocational Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Medford Vocational Technical High School part of?
Medford Vocational Technical High School is part of Medford School District.

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