The Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, is a vocational and technical high school located in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States and is part of the Lynn Public Schools district.
Serving 1,557 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute 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 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute's student population of 1,557 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Rankings
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
76%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
11%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynn Vocational Technical Institute's ranking?
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is ranked #1274 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lynn Vocational Technical Institute often compared to?
Lynn Vocational Technical Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Metro Regional Vocational by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynn Vocational Technical Institute?
The graduation rate of Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is 93%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lynn Vocational Technical Institute?
1,557 students attend Lynn Vocational Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lynn Vocational Technical Institute students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynn Vocational Technical Institute?
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lynn Vocational Technical Institute offer ?
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lynn Vocational Technical Institute part of?
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is part of Lynn School District.
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