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Worcester Technical High

High School · Worcester · Worcester, MA

A high school in Worcester, MA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 Manny Familia Way, Worcester, MA 01605

  • Math 25% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation20.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$22,553
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Worcester Technical High score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2022, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2023
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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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The neighborhood

Where Worcester Technical High 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low16/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worcester), 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

$54,805

Median home value

$349,800

Median rent

$1,362/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·9 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ma Academy for Math and Science SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.011–121.1 mi97Compare →
North HighEnrollment path unverified4.49–121.3 mi1,420Compare →
Burncoat Senior HighEnrollment path unverified6.09–121.5 mi1,124Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Worcester

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#20 of 45
District spending per student
$22,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Worcester Technical High is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Worcester Technical High

Worcester Technical High is a public high school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 1,439 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,053 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Worcester Technical High

What grades does Worcester Technical High serve?

Worcester Technical High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Worcester Technical High?

Worcester Technical High has an enrollment of approximately 1,439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester Technical High?

The student-teacher ratio at Worcester Technical High is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Worcester Technical High rank in MA?

Worcester Technical High ranks #1,053 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Worcester Technical High's MySchoolScout rating?

Worcester Technical High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Worcester Technical High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Worcester Technical High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Worcester Technical High a charter school?

No, Worcester Technical High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Worcester Technical High a Title I school?

No, Worcester Technical High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,439
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
118
Type
vocational
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 01605)
31,086
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
32
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 01605; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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