Excellent
#178 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 10% in state
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
High School · Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical · Fitchburg, MA
A high school in Fitchburg, MA where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- Math 52% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 Montachusett 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,847/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fitchburg), 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
$70,334
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,900NCES 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.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical is listed in Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical is a public high school in Fitchburg, MA, part of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical, serving approximately 1,428 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
What grades does Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical serve?
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical?
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical has an enrollment of approximately 1,428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical rank in MA?
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical ranks #178 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical's MySchoolScout rating?
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical a charter school?
No, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical a Title I school?
No, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (978) 345-9200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 01420)
- 41,677
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 01420; 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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