Assabet Valley Vocational High School

215 Fitchburg Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,128 students in grades 9-12, Assabet Valley Vocational 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 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Assabet Valley Vocational High School's student population of 1,128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,128 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
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School Rankings

Assabet Valley Vocational High School 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 Assabet Valley Vocational High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#717 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Assabet Valley Vocational High School 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.
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Assabet Valley Vocational High School 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.
43%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
25%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
69%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Assabet Valley Vocational High School.
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0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Assabet Valley Vocational High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Assabet Valley Vocational High School 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
30%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Assabet Valley Vocational High School 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 Assabet Valley Vocational High School's ranking?
Assabet Valley Vocational High School is ranked #717 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Assabet Valley Vocational High School often compared to?
Assabet Valley Vocational 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Assabet Valley Vocational High School?
The graduation rate of Assabet Valley Vocational High School is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Assabet Valley Vocational High School?
1,128 students attend Assabet Valley Vocational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Assabet Valley Vocational High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Assabet Valley Vocational High School?
Assabet Valley Vocational High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Assabet Valley Vocational High School offer ?
Assabet Valley Vocational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Assabet Valley Vocational High School part of?
Assabet Valley Vocational High School is part of Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District.

School Reviews

5   4/15/2008
my son transferred fromMarlboro High school to Assabet and graduated 5th in his class and got a presidential scholarship to Worcester State College Majoring in Computer Science...What else can I say...They put kids and achievment first..
- Posted by Parent - ericr

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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