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Public high school · Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical · Tyngsborough, Massachusetts

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical rates 7.9, right at the middle of Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical's high schools, whose rated median is 7.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.9this school

7.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical median is 7.9.

#350 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical: 1 high schools rated, median 7.9

The brief

A Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 350 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 1 of 1 in Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical.

Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is listed in Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math45%Level with the Massachusetts average of 45%Grade 10 · 588 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading37%10 points below the Massachusetts average of 47%Grade 10 · 591 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2023, to 41% in 2026, across a 8-year record (2019–2026).2026 MCAS; 47 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.8
25% of the rating
Academics
6.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Boston school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
6
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,110/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
5.7% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
16 sports
8 boys' · 8 girls' · 31 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technicalthis school
    7.9
  2. Chelmsford High2.3 mi
    6.7Compare →
  3. Tyngsborough High School3.2 mi
    5.6Compare →
  4. Innovation Academy Charter School1.2 mi · charter
    5.2Compare →
  5. Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School3.9 mi · charter
    4.9Compare →
  6. The Career Academy3.5 mi
    4.6Compare →
  7. Lowell High3.8 mi
    4.0Compare →
  8. Dracut Senior High2.9 mi
    3.9Compare →
  9. Collegiate Charter School of Lowell1.8 mi · charter
    3.8Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #350 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, 2009-2026) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,314
Student-teacher ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
212
Type
Vocational
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Phone
(978) 441-4807
4-year graduation
97.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$27,232
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 01879)
12,435
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
39.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.