Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, or BVT for short, is a technical high school in Upton, Massachusetts, serving the thirteen towns of the Blackstone Valley. The school was established in 1964.
Serving 1,250 students in grades 9-12, Blackstone Valley ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackstone Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blackstone Valley's student population of 1,250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Blackstone Valley ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackstone Valley is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sporty The Beaver
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackstone Valley's ranking?
Blackstone Valley is ranked #169 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Blackstone Valley often compared to?
Blackstone Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like Assabet Valley Vocational High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackstone Valley?
The graduation rate of Blackstone Valley is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Blackstone Valley?
1,250 students attend Blackstone Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Blackstone Valley students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackstone Valley?
Blackstone Valley has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blackstone Valley offer ?
Blackstone Valley offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blackstone Valley part of?
Blackstone Valley is part of Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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