South Shore Technical High School is a public high school located in Hanover, Massachusetts, United States. The school serves about 600 students in grades 9 to 12. The schools district code is 08730000.
Serving 667 students in grades 9-12, South Shore Vocational Technical High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Shore Vocational Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
South Shore Vocational Technical High School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Rankings
South Shore Vocational Technical High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Shore Vocational Technical High School is 0.27, 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
#427 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Shore Vocational Technical High School's ranking?
South Shore Vocational Technical High School is ranked #427 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are South Shore Vocational Technical High School often compared to?
South Shore Vocational Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical, Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Shore Vocational Technical High School?
The graduation rate of South Shore Vocational Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Shore Vocational Technical High School?
667 students attend South Shore Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Shore Vocational Technical High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Shore Vocational Technical High School?
South Shore Vocational Technical High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Shore Vocational Technical High School offer ?
South Shore Vocational Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Shore Vocational Technical High School part of?
South Shore Vocational Technical High School is part of South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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