Summary:
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Lynn, MA, with a student population of 1,523. The school is part of the Lynn school district, which is ranked 336 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 0-star rating.
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.5% to 97.5% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the state average of around 90%. The school's dropout rates are also relatively low, ranging from 0.8% to 3.5% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's MCAS test scores are generally lower than the state and Lynn district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were 16.26%, 15.92%, and 19.3%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%.
When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, MATCH Charter Public School, and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute has significantly lower MCAS proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, its graduation rates are generally higher than these schools. Despite the higher spending per student, ranging from $15,431 to $16,726, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute's academic outcomes, as measured by MCAS scores, are lower than the state average, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's performance.
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Detail:
Public, Alternative PK, KG-12
District:
Lynn
SchoolDigger Rank:
409th of 493 Massachusetts Alternative Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,726
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4
Number of students: 1,523
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
73.9%
White:
12.0%
African American:
5.6%
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Asian:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.2%
American Indian:
0.5%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.8%
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