Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Summary:

Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is a public high school located in Canton, MA, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of around 920 students. The school is part of the Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical District, which is ranked 200 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 97.9% to 99.5% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1% over the past 5 years, much lower than the state average and surrounding schools like Braintree High and Milton High. Additionally, Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical has a racially diverse student body, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and other minority students, higher than many of the nearby schools.

The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. However, some nearby schools, like Braintree High and Milton High, outperform Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical in terms of overall state rankings and MCAS proficiency rates. As a vocational-technical school, Blue Hills likely provides students with valuable career-oriented education and training, which may contribute to its high graduation and low dropout rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 Randolph Street
       Canton, MA  02021-9103


(781) 828-5800

District: Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,816 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  920

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.1%
African American:
19.6%
Hispanic:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Compare Details Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical ranks better than 52.6% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.1%), African American (19.6%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical is $23,816.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical 165th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical in the ranking list.)

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Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical 200th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

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Rank History for all students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 9.99 270th 304 11.2%
2004 15.67 254th 307 17.3%
2005 24.28 243rd 311 21.9%
2006 30.78 233rd 314 25.8%
2007 18.10 272nd 316 13.9%
2008 33.71 242nd 319 24.1%
2009 37.66 239th 322 25.8%
2010 60.78 167th 335 50.1%
2011 59.66 174th 340 48.8%
2012 60.42 173rd 340 49.1%
2013 60.74 169th 344 50.9%
2014 52.62 214th 347 38.3%
2015 63.98 163rd 354 54.0%
2016 62.47 166th 351 52.7%
2017 55.73 198th 348 43.1%
2018 62.57 168th 345 51.3%
2019 45.98 220th 351 37.3%
2022 46.70 194th 342 43.3%
2023 70.84 109th 347 68.6%
2024 57.51 165th 348 52.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.23 20th 55 63.6%
2022 51.69 44th 78 43.6%
2023 44.58 46th 82 43.9%
2024 40.92 55th 87 36.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.97 110th 344 68.0%
2019 55.97 141st 348 59.5%
2022 67.17 100th 339 70.5%
2023 84.10 42nd 301 86.0%
2024 82.33 39th 289 86.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.49 67th 330 79.7%
2019 67.34 96th 330 70.9%
2022 76.81 60th 332 81.9%
2023 88.34 30th 338 91.1%
2024 71.13 83rd 338 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.01 126th 339 62.8%
2019 31.99 256th 342 25.1%
2022 46.70 195th 340 42.6%
2023 59.91 141st 339 58.4%
2024 53.00 173rd 342 49.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.21 89th 299 70.2%
2019 59.68 97th 299 67.6%
2022 48.38 123rd 295 58.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.02 197th 343 42.6%
2019 52.97 185th 346 46.5%
2022 46.66 187th 339 44.8%
2023 77.92 78th 343 77.3%
2024 58.70 152nd 342 55.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.34 47th 134 64.9%
2019 53.25 62nd 137 54.7%
2022 75.09 25th 133 81.2%
2023 88.03 13th 142 90.8%
2024 68.08 41st 160 74.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.89 16th 193 91.7%
2019 75.87 46th 206 77.7%
2022 84.79 29th 217 86.6%
2023 82.67 37th 241 84.6%
2024 65.43 80th 249 67.9%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.19 195th 303 35.6%
2019 32.95 219th 302 27.5%
2022 27.13 226th 300 24.7%
2023 60.84 120th 301 60.1%
2024 49.99 151st 302 50.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a student on FaceBook
Thursday, September 10, 2015

Open Quote Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical High School is a school for students who want to learn a life skill that can be used after schooling. Trades include: Design & Visual Communications, Graphic Communications, Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, Metal Fabrication, HVAC + R, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Early Education & Care, Health Occupations, Automotive Collision, Automotive Technology, Computer Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting/CAD, Electronics and Criminal Justice. Students go through an "Exploratory" of all of the shops, allowing them to see all of their choices. The school lacks in electives as academics only occur every other school week. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 819 20 5 11 6 n/a n/a 0 861
1989 793 13 2 8 2 n/a n/a -3 815
1990 853 21 5 13 2 n/a n/a -93 801
1991 861 22 8 14 2 n/a n/a -91 816
1992 969 55 33 19 1 n/a n/a -90 987
1993 923 65 29 36 4 n/a n/a -59 998
1994 821 40 9 20 4 n/a n/a -70 824
1995 825 56 5 22 1 n/a n/a -72 837
1996 825 56 5 22 1 n/a n/a -72 837
1997 794 45 6 13 0 n/a n/a -60 798
1998 782 60 2 18 4 n/a n/a -67 799
1999 720 46 4 22 5 n/a n/a 0 797
2000 706 47 6 25 3 n/a n/a 0 787
2001 756 76 8 33 2 n/a n/a -57 818
2002 722 77 7 31 2 n/a n/a 0 839
2003 722 77 7 31 2 n/a n/a 0 839
2004 686 82 9 28 4 n/a n/a 0 809
2005 648 97 4 27 4 n/a n/a 0 780
2006 657 123 0 34 3 n/a n/a 9 826
2007 724 92 0 26 1 n/a n/a 8 851
2008 629 139 7 53 0 n/a n/a 23 851
2009 611 133 10 53 0 1 36 0 844
2010 595 147 9 54 0 0 37 0 842
2011 595 156 10 55 1 1 31 0 849
2012 566 174 8 54 2 1 31 0 836
2013 542 176 10 54 5 2 27 0 816
2014 547 180 11 65 7 3 29 0 842
2015 553 182 8 71 8 1 36 0 859
2016 551 194 9 85 11 1 31 0 882
2017 514 197 6 103 7 1 39 0 867
2018 507 188 8 106 6 1 38 0 854
2019 497 194 12 109 5 1 38 0 856
2020 479 181 15 128 4 1 48 0 856
2021 484 197 19 136 6 0 48 0 890
2022 493 184 20 152 5 0 63 0 917
2023 470 180 23 169 8 0 70 0 920

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 861 n/a n/a n/a
1989 815 n/a n/a n/a
1990 801 n/a n/a n/a
1991 816 n/a n/a n/a
1992 987 n/a n/a n/a
1993 998 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 824 n/a n/a n/a
1995 837 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 837 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 798 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 799 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 797 n/a 0.0 0
2000 787 n/a 0.0 12.1
2001 818 n/a 0.0 11.2
2002 839 n/a n/a 13.5
2003 839 n/a n/a 13.5
2004 809 92.9 8.7 14.2
2005 780 88.3 8.8 14
2006 826 89.6 9.2 17.7
2007 851 95.0 9.0 18
2008 851 87.6 9.7 19.4
2009 844 85.0 9.9 21.7
2010 842 78.2 10.7 28.6
2011 849 80.0 10.6 27.4
2012 836 78.0 10.7 29.4
2013 816 76.5 10.6 36.4
2014 842 74.0 11.3 36.7
2015 859 75.0 11.4 37.8
2016 882 79.0 11.1 n/a
2017 867 80.5 10.7 n/a
2018 854 82.0 10.4 n/a
2019 856 82.0 10.4 n/a
2020 856 80.9 10.5 n/a
2021 890 78.5 11.3 n/a
2022 917 79.9 11.4 n/a
2023 920 80.7 11.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 861 n/a n/a n/a
1989 815 n/a n/a n/a
1990 801 n/a n/a n/a
1991 816 n/a n/a n/a
1992 987 n/a n/a n/a
1993 998 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 824 n/a n/a n/a
1995 837 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 837 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 798 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 799 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 797 n/a 0.0 0
2000 787 n/a 0.0 12.1
2001 818 n/a 0.0 11.2
2002 839 n/a n/a 13.5
2003 839 n/a n/a 13.5
2004 809 92.9 8.7 14.2
2005 780 88.3 8.8 14
2006 826 89.6 9.2 17.7
2007 851 95.0 9.0 18
2008 851 87.6 9.7 19.4
2009 844 85.0 9.9 21.7
2010 842 78.2 10.7 28.6
2011 849 80.0 10.6 27.4
2012 836 78.0 10.7 29.4
2013 816 76.5 10.6 36.4
2014 842 74.0 11.3 36.7
2015 859 75.0 11.4 37.8
2016 882 79.0 11.1 n/a
2017 867 80.5 10.7 n/a
2018 854 82.0 10.4 n/a
2019 856 82.0 10.4 n/a
2020 856 80.9 10.5 n/a
2021 890 78.5 11.3 n/a
2022 917 79.9 11.4 n/a
2023 920 80.7 11.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $691 (3.0%) $22,519 (97.0%) $23,210
2020 $715 (3.0%) $23,187 (97.0%) $23,901
2021 $955 (4.0%) $22,861 (96.0%) $23,816

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 220th of 351 High schoolsRanks 109th of 347 High schools
 31.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical)5468.9
 14.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical)5468.9
 14.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical)4955.7
 6.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical)4955.7
 6.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students856920
 7.5%
African American194180
 7.2%
American Indian58
 60%
Asian1223
 91.7%
Hispanic109169
 55%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White497470
 5.4%
Two or More Races3870
 84.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical

In the 2022-23 school year, 920 students attended Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical.

Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical ranks 165th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical are 51% White, 20% African American, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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