Serving 896 students in grades 9-12, Joseph P Keefe Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School's student population of 896 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
896 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
42%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph P Keefe Technical High School's ranking?
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is ranked #979 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Joseph P Keefe Technical High School often compared to?
Joseph P Keefe Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackstone Valley, Assabet Valley Vocational High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Joseph P Keefe Technical High School?
896 students attend Joseph P Keefe Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School?
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph P Keefe Technical High School offer ?
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joseph P Keefe Technical High School part of?
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is part of South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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