Serving 1,469 students in grades 9-12, Worcester Technical High School ranks in the top 30% 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 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Worcester Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Worcester Technical High School's student population of 1,469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
Worcester Technical High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Worcester Technical High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
41%
24%
Black
18%
10%
White
30%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Worcester Technical High School is ranked #405 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 90%.
How many students attend Worcester Technical High School?
1,469 students attend Worcester Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Worcester Technical High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 14:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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