UPPER CAPE COD VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical is a Title I public high school that is part of the Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical school district, located in Bourne, MA with about 715 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 72 teachers, Upper Cape Cod 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.

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School (often referred to as Upper Cape Tech) is a public vocational-technical high school located in Bourne, Massachusetts. Serving the communities of Bourne, Falmouth, Sandwich, Wareham, Marion, and Mashpee, the school is dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive education that balances rigorous academic coursework with specialized career and technical training. Its mission is to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce by fostering technical proficiency, critical thinking, and professional work ethics.

The school offers a diverse range of vocational programs—often referred to as "shops"—including fields such as culinary arts, cosmetology, carpentry, information technology, marine services, and health sciences. Beyond their technical training, students follow a traditional high school curriculum that meets Massachusetts state graduation requirements. By integrating hands-on, project-based learning with academic instruction, Upper Cape Tech aims to provide its students with the skills necessary to excel in a competitive, modern economy while serving the specific industrial needs of the surrounding Cape Cod region.

For more information, contact Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical at (508) 759-7711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.