Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School, also known as Northeast Metro Tech or The Voke, is a regional vocational school located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States.
Serving 1,381 students in grades 9-12, Northeast Metro Regional Vocational 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 36% (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 11:1 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: 1,381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational's student population of 1,381 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational 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 Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is 0.60, 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
#904 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Golden Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Metro Regional Vocational's ranking?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is ranked #904 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Northeast Metro Regional Vocational often compared to?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocationalis often viewed alongside schools like Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, Minuteman Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% 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 Northeast Metro Regional Vocational?
The graduation rate of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Northeast Metro Regional Vocational?
1,381 students attend Northeast Metro Regional Vocational.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northeast Metro Regional Vocational offer ?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northeast Metro Regional Vocational part of?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is part of Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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