Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Cook St,  Billerica, MA
4.1
3.9
1,317 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jessica Cook
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
27
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
187:1

Student Diversity

Male
61.8%
Female
37.5%
White
87.6%
Hispanic
7.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Lowell 225 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 164 Students
Merrimack College 149 Students
Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts 119 Students
Salem State University 111 Students
University of New Hampshire 99 Students
Boston University 97 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 87 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 85 Students
Wentworth Institute of Technology 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 145 Students
Business 78 Students
Dental Hygiene 46 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 41 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Graphic Design 30 Students
Architecture 28 Students
Mechanical Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 250 Reviews
2.0 Senior
1/29/2024
Going to the Shawsheen Valley Technical High School was a very interesting experience. I arrived a the school during the Covid-19 quarantine and graduate in this coming spring. I didn't exactly like my high school years here as I found it a very difficult school to fit into. It's hard to talk to the students here and a lot of them will say very blatantly offensive things out loud as you can hear in the hallways. Almost anyone who goes here will be harassed at at least one point. The shops and academic classes are better then normal public high schools though.
5.0 Junior
1/25/2024
I love going to Shawsheen and am doing very well in all of my studies and interests. Great staff, very understanding teachers, and amazing vocational programs.
4.0 Senior
11/13/2023
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School has been a great learning experience. At Shawsheen I was able to learn a trade while attending my regular classes. This helped me get a taste of the working world. Also durning my four years I was able to excel in my academic career. Moreover, high school serves as a stepping stone to the future. The guidance provided by our teachers and counselors helped me to chart my academic and career paths.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
4.0 other
3/15/2018
As a minority student at the school, it was difficult to escape notice, be it whether you excelled or performed dismally. I'd gone to schools in various parts of the country, and only there did I finally realize that I was a minority. This had no impact on the education I received however. The teach...
5.0 other
1/23/2018
I loved it. I graduated in 1979 and had some good teachers and great shops in 9th grade in 1975. Teachers were very leneant with us back then. Seems like a lot has changed there in 40 years. There were no bullying or fights or trouble while I went there from 75 to 79. Great school and shops. The sch...
1.0 other
6/5/2015
Bad experience. I had an issue arise with the school and went directly there. A woman took down some details and called me back later in the day. I asked why the superintendent didnt call me and she stated he told me to call you back. I wanted to speak with him directly...she said shes sorry about t...
2.0 other
6/22/2014
School has far to many cameras no study's and required to change twice for gym.. swimming is unopional and homework is overly abused from a student point of view no freedom is given for us students and teachers have slim to none respect ... Most of them . Homework needs to be respectfully given If y...

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