Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, also known as “Whittier Tech” and/or “Big Whittier, ” was founded in 1972. Located in the city of Haverhill, MA, United States, the school currently serves about 1400 students, with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
Serving 1,285 students in grades 9-12, Whittier Regional Vocational 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 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 40% 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: 1,285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier Regional Vocational ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Whittier Regional Vocational's student population of 1,285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,285 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whittier Regional Vocational ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Regional Vocational is 0.55, 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
#525 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)12.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Regional Vocational's ranking?
Whittier Regional Vocational is ranked #525 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Whittier Regional Vocational often compared to?
Whittier Regional Vocationalis often viewed alongside schools like Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School, Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whittier Regional Vocational?
The graduation rate of Whittier Regional Vocational is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Whittier Regional Vocational?
1,285 students attend Whittier Regional Vocational.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Whittier Regional Vocational students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Regional Vocational?
Whittier Regional Vocational has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whittier Regional Vocational offer ?
Whittier Regional Vocational offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whittier Regional Vocational part of?
Whittier Regional Vocational is part of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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