Worcester Technical High School
About This School
Vocational schools are public schools that offer instruction in skilled trades such as mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and construction in order to provide practical experience and job training. Vocational schools are usually at the secondary, or high school, level.
Worcester Technical High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Worcester Technical High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Worcester Technical High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Worcester Technical High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
High Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MA Academy for Math and Science School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| North High School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Burncoat Senior High School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Spirit of Knowledge Charter School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Shrewsbury Senior High School 2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1400Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Worcester Technical High School had 61% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Worcester District Spending
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Worcester Technical High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
About the MCAS.STE
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grade 9 and 10 are assessed in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. As of the class of 2010, students must pass the MCAS STE in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
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