Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School is located in Billerica, Massachusetts, United States. "Shawsheen Tech", or "Shaw Tech" is a public high school serving 5 towns: Burlington, Wilmington, Bedford, Tewksbury and Billerica make up most of the student body.
Serving 1,306 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School's student population of 1,306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Black, Purple
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 0.29, 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
#320 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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 90%.
How many students attend Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School?
1,306 students attend Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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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