Serving 920 students in grades 9-12, Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical 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 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical's student population of 920 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Hills Regional 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 Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is 0.67, 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
#618 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
18%
24%
Black
20%
10%
White
51%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical's ranking?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is ranked #618 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical often compared to?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical?
920 students attend Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical offer ?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical part of?
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is part of Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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