Plymouth South Technical High School (Closed 2009)

Plymouth South Technical High School serves 714 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
714 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Plymouth South Technical High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plymouth South Technical High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plymouth South Technical High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
96%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Plymouth South Technical High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Plymouth South Technical High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plymouth South Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Plymouth South Technical High School?
714 students attend Plymouth South Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Plymouth South Technical High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth South Technical High School?
Plymouth South Technical High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plymouth South Technical High School offer ?
Plymouth South Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plymouth South Technical High School part of?
Plymouth South Technical High School is part of Plymouth School District.

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