Greater Lowell Technical High School is a public regional vocational technical high school located in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, United States; part of the Greater Lowell area. The school was founded in 1967 as the Lowell Trade School and later became Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Serving 2,314 students in grades 9-12, Gr Lowell Regional 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 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical's student population of 2,314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 206 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
206 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gr Lowell Regional 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 Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
8%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
9%
10%
White
34%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gryphon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical's ranking?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is ranked #648 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical often compared to?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Nashoba Valley Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical?
2,314 students attend Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical offer ?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical part of?
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical is part of Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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