Excellent
#328 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 18% in state
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
High School · Bristol-plymouth Regional Vocational Technical · Taunton, MA
A Bristol-plymouth Regional Vocational Technical high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
207 Hart Street, Taunton, MA 02780
- Math 45% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taunton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,054
Median home value
$377,800
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 8–12 | 1.7 mi | 2,690 | Compare → |
| Taunton Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 10–12 | 2.5 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Bristol County Agricultural HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 592 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bristol-plymouth Regional Vocational Technical
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical is listed in Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical is a public high school in Taunton, MA, part of Bristol-plymouth Regional Vocational Technical, serving approximately 1,330 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
What grades does Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical serve?
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical?
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical has an enrollment of approximately 1,330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical rank in MA?
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical ranks #328 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical's MySchoolScout rating?
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical a charter school?
No, Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical a Title I school?
No, Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (508) 823-5151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 02780)
- 52,530
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02780; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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