Very Good
#371 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 21% in state
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
High School · Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical · Wakefield, MA
A Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Hemlock Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880
- Math 42% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Northeast Metro Regional Vocational sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average588/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wakefield), 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
$130,419
Median home value
$670,100
Median rent
$1,872/mo
College educated
57.1%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Melrose HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 959 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Saugus HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 727 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,255NCES 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.
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is listed in Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is a public high school in Wakefield, MA, part of Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical, serving approximately 1,343 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
What grades does Northeast Metro Regional Vocational serve?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northeast Metro Regional Vocational?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational has an enrollment of approximately 1,343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast Metro Regional Vocational rank in MA?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational ranks #371 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Northeast Metro Regional Vocational's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational 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 Northeast Metro Regional Vocational?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Metro Regional Vocational has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northeast Metro Regional Vocational a charter school?
No, Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast Metro Regional Vocational a Title I school?
No, Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (781) 246-0810
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 01880)
- 27,258
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 01880; 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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