Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School is a public vocational-technical high school located in Bourne, Massachusetts, United States. Opened in 1966, it serves over 720 students in 15 vocational areas of study. The school is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education to offer Chapter 74 technical programs.
Serving 826 students in grades 9-12, Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical's student population of 826 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Blue, Red, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is 0.34, 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
#759 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical's ranking?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is ranked #759 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical often compared to?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical?
826 students attend Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical offer ?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical part of?
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is part of Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical School District.
School Reviews
3 10/13/2021
This is my 2nd student out of 3 to attend UCT. UCT provides a structured environment with a no-nonsense approach to education. Communication seems to far exceed that which we received from local public schools. Technical shops are dynamic and reflect the vocation needs of the community.
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