OLD COLONY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical is a Title I public high school that is part of the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical school district, located in Rochester, MA with about 538 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, located in Rochester, Massachusetts, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to providing students with both a comprehensive academic foundation and high-level technical training. Serving a member district that includes several surrounding communities, the school emphasizes "career-ready" learning, offering a wide array of vocational programs—ranging from construction and manufacturing to information technology and health services—designed to meet the demands of the modern workforce.

Beyond its technical curriculum, Old Colony fosters a community-focused environment that prioritizes hands-on experience and professional development. By integrating rigorous academic standards with industry-recognized certifications and cooperative education opportunities, the school prepares its students for a seamless transition into post-secondary education or directly into specialized careers. Its commitment to small-school intimacy combined with expansive vocational resources makes it a vital hub for regional workforce development and student success in Southeastern Massachusetts.

For more information, contact Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical at (508) 763-8011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

476 North Avenue
Rochester, MA 02770
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OLD COLONY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL is a public Title I school in Rochester, MA with about 538 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Career & Technical School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
538
Teachers:
57.05
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 538 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OLD COLONY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.1%
Black or African American
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
36.6%
Male
63.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.