Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical

220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 826 students in grades 9-12, Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 826 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical's student population of 826 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#800 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
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White
81%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical's ranking?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is ranked #800 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical often compared to?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical?
826 students attend Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical offer ?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical part of?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is part of Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical School District.

School Reviews

3   10/13/2021
This is my 2nd student out of 3 to attend UCT. UCT provides a structured environment with a no-nonsense approach to education. Communication seems to far exceed that which we received from local public schools. Technical shops are dynamic and reflect the vocation needs of the community.
- Posted by Parent - Scott

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 826 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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