Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School

100 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School's student population of 1,317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,317 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
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School Rankings

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School is 0.20, which is less 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)
#376 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
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50%
37%
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68%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
23%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
89%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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≥99%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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 Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School's ranking?
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School is ranked #376 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School often compared to?
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minuteman Regional High School, Nashoba Valley Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School?
1,317 students attend Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School?
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School offer ?
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School part of?
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School is part of Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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