Worcester Technical High School is a vocational-technical high school, part of Worcester Public Schools district in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It opened on August 28, 2006, replacing the old Worcester Vocational High School at 2 Grove Street.
Serving 1,442 students in grades 9-12, Worcester Technical High School ranks in the top 50% 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 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,442 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Worcester Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Worcester Technical High School's student population of 1,442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
1,442 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Rankings
Worcester Technical High School 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 Worcester Technical High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#491 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue, Silver
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worcester Technical High School's ranking?
Worcester Technical High School is ranked #491 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Worcester Technical High School often compared to?
Worcester Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackstone Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Worcester Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Worcester Technical High School is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Worcester Technical High School?
1,442 students attend Worcester Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Worcester Technical High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Worcester Technical High School?
Worcester Technical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Worcester Technical High School offer ?
Worcester Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Worcester Technical High School part of?
Worcester Technical High School is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Worcester Technical High School located?
Worcester Technical High School is located in the Biotech Park Area neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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