Serving 1,282 students in grades 9-12, Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School's student population of 1,282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School is 0.32, 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
#320 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
≥99%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Purple
School Mascot
Ram
Source: 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 #320 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, Nashoba Valley Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 89.2%.
How many students attend Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School?
1,282 students attend Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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