WHITTIER REGIONAL VOCATIONAL

Whittier Regional Vocational is a Title I public high school that is part of the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical school district, located in Haverhill, MA with about 1,254 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 113 teachers, Whittier Regional Vocational has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is a premier career and technical education institution serving students from eleven communities in the Merrimack Valley. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends rigorous academic coursework with specialized hands-on training in over 20 diverse vocational fields. From traditional trades like carpentry, plumbing, and automotive technology to modern technical disciplines such as culinary arts, graphic communications, and health occupations, Whittier is designed to prepare students for both immediate entry into the workforce and continued success in post-secondary education.

Beyond its technical shops, Whittier Tech is defined by its commitment to fostering professional work ethics, leadership skills, and community engagement. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with local industries, which provide real-world experience through internship and cooperative education programs. By integrating high-demand technical skills with a traditional high school experience—including athletics, extracurricular activities, and advanced academic pathways—Whittier empowers its students to become versatile, career-ready graduates who are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the 21st-century economy.

For more information, contact Whittier Regional Vocational at (978) 373-4101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.