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Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School vs. Northeast Metro Regional Vocational

Should you attend Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School or Northeast Metro Regional Vocational? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School
100 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
100 Hemlock Rd
Wakefield, MA 01880
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Northeast Metro Regional Vocational ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,306 students in grades 9-12, Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School ranks in the top 30% 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, Northeast Metro Regional Vocational ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,306 students
1,343 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational.
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
120 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#385 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#929 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MA)
33%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in MA)
45%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in MA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
98%
(Top 5% in MA)
98%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational with the average graduation rate observed in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational by grade.
Grade 9 Students
321
360
Grade 10 Students
325
366
Grade 11 Students
333
322
Grade 12 Students
327
295

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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