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#364 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 20% in state

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

High School · Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical · Tyngsborough, MA

A Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

250 Pawtucket Blvd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879

  • Math 46% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation5.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$27,232
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2023
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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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The neighborhood

Where Gr Lowell Regional 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. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$144,167

Median home value

$533,300

Median rent

$1,863/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.7% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lighthouse School, IncPrivate · tuition7.1private1–120.6 mi184Compare →
Innovation Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.35–121.2 mi788Compare →
Collegiate Charter School of LowellCharter · enrollment unverified2.8K–121.8 mi1,211Compare →
Chelmsford HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.3 mi1,413Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$27,232NCES 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.

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is listed in Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is a public high school in Tyngsborough, MA, part of Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical, serving approximately 2,314 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Greater Lowell Technical High School is located at 250 Pawtucket Blvd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879 1. The school's mission, identified by the acronym R.E.A.C.H., focuses on ensuring students are ready for career, college, and citizenship in the 21st century 1. The institution supports students in realizing their individual potential for personal and professional success 1. Technical assistance is available for platforms including Aspen X2, Google/Gmail, and Windows, with password reset requests handled via email 1. The school provides information for the Class of 2030 1. Athletic activities include JV and Varsity baseball, softball, and girls lacrosse, as well as freshman boys volleyball 1. Notable news includes a former standout student preparing to tackle the Boston Marathon 1. Additionally, Dave MacLaughlan, a coach at Greater Lowell Tech, was recognized in 2026 for his longevity, marking his 43rd season 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.gltech.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

What grades does Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical serve?

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical?

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical has an enrollment of approximately 2,314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical?

The student-teacher ratio at Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical rank in MA?

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical ranks #364 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical's MySchoolScout rating?

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical a charter school?

No, Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical a Title I school?

No, Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,314
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
212
Type
vocational
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 01879)
12,435
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
39.7
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 01879; 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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