Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical

220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 744 students in grades 9-12, Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical's student population of 744 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#822 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
37%
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50-54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
83%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical's ranking?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is ranked #822 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical often compared to?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical?
744 students attend Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical offer ?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical part of?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is part of Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical School District.

School Reviews

3   10/13/2021
This is my 2nd student out of 3 to attend UCT. UCT provides a structured environment with a no-nonsense approach to education. Communication seems to far exceed that which we received from local public schools. Technical shops are dynamic and reflect the vocation needs of the community.
- Posted by Parent - Scott

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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