Very Good
#634 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 35% in state
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical
High School · Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical · Rochester, MA
A high school in Rochester, MA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
476 North Avenue, Rochester, MA 02770
- Math 45% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical score 45% 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 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 Old Colony 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
- City Safety: Average348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), 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
$119,164
Median home value
$542,800
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 5–12 | 3.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,881NCES 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.
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical is listed in Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical is a public high school in Rochester, MA, part of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical, serving approximately 549 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical
What grades does Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical serve?
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical?
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical rank in MA?
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical ranks #634 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical a charter school?
No, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical a Title I school?
No, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (508) 763-8011
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 02770)
- 5,716
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 02770; 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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