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School Code: 3480605

Worcester Technical High

Worcester

Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city, located in the heart of Central Massachusetts about 40 miles west of Boston. Once a thriving industrial center known for manufacturing and innovation, the city has evolved into a diverse urban hub with a growing biotech sector, numerous colleges and universities, and a revitalized downtown. Worcester Technical High School serves students from across the city with career-focused programs in trades and technical fields.
State Rankings
#260
Overall Rank
#223
SAT Total
#260
ELA MCAS
#267
Math MCAS
#283
AP Success
#123
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+124
1073
Reading/Writing+64
544
Math+60
529
Tests Taken
49
Score Composition
R/W: 544
Math: 529

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-2735%(Rank #260)
Mathematics-2725%(Rank #267)
Science-1028%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
491
Math
488
Science
489
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 30.0th · Math: 31.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 45.0 · Math: 54.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
233
Tests Taken
318
Passing Rate (3-5)+5.1
36.5%
AP Success Rank: #283
Score Distribution
3.1%
Score 5
8.2%
Score 4
25.2%
Score 3
29.9%
Score 2
33.6%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 63.5%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
27%
43%
21%
White: 27%
Asian: 6.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 42.6%
Black/African American: 20.6%
Multi-Race: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Gender
51.6% Female
48.4% Male

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs74.5% (1,050)
Low Income66.1% (932)
English Learners14.5% (204)
First Language Not English61.2% (862)
Key Indicators
High Needs
74.5%
Low Income
66.1%

Graduation Rate

96.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate -2.8
State Ranking
#123
Cohort Size
332
Dropped Out: 0.9%
Still in School: 3%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate-0.7
93.5%
Chronically Absent+4.1
18%
Avg. Absences per Student11.6
Discipline
In-School Suspension5.9%
Out-of-School Suspension4.3%
School-Based Arrest0.1%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
86.2%
Based on 376 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
40.5%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+124
1073
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-27
35
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-27
25
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-2.8
96.1
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+5.1
36.5
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate-0.7
93.5
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent+4.1
18
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+8.3
75.1
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

75.1%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
19.1%
4-Year Private College
31.8%
4-Year Public College
0.3%
2-Year Private College
23.9%
2-Year Public College
1.1%
Other Post-Secondary
0.3%
Apprenticeship
13.3%
Work
3.4%
Military
1.1%
Other
5.8%
Unknown
Based on 377 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)118
Student/Teacher Ratio12.2 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers69.3%
Teaching In-Field86.8%
Quick Facts
District: Worcester
School Code: 3480605
Class Size Indicator: 12.2 to 1

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