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 1,279 students in grades 9-12, Whittier Regional Vocational ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Whittier Regional Vocational's student population of 1,279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Whittier Regional Vocational ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Regional Vocational is 0.56, 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
#313 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
60%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Regional Vocational's ranking?
Whittier Regional Vocational is ranked #313 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whittier Regional Vocational?
1,279 students attend Whittier Regional Vocational.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Whittier Regional Vocational students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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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