At a glance
Reported students
685
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
685
South Shore Vocational Technical High: 685 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about South Shore Vocational Technical High
South Shore Vocational Technical High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hanover. It is one of 1 current school records connected to South Shore Regional Vocational Technical. NCES reports 685 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 27.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Shore Vocational Technical High
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.75
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.1%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near South Shore Vocational Technical High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover High High · Hanover | 09–12 | 663 | 1.2 mi |
| Norwell High High · Norwell | 09–12 | 601 | 1.4 mi |
| Rockland Senior High High · Rockland | 09–12 | 590 | 3 mi |
| Weymouth High School High · Weymouth | 09–12 | 1,679 | 4.7 mi |
| Abington High High · Abington | 09–12 | 530 | 5 mi |
| Whitman Hanson Regional High · Whitman-Hanson | 09–12 | 993 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Shore Vocational Technical High
What grades does South Shore Vocational Technical High serve?
South Shore Vocational Technical High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in South Shore Regional Vocational Technical.
How many students attend South Shore Vocational Technical High?
South Shore Vocational Technical High reported 685 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 654 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Shore Vocational Technical High?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 685 students and 66.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Shore Vocational Technical High a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Shore Vocational Technical High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Shore Regional Vocational Technical attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is South Shore Vocational Technical High in?
South Shore Vocational Technical High is part of South Shore Regional Vocational Technical, based in Hanover, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Shore Vocational Technical High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hanover High (1.2 mi), Norwell High (1.4 mi), Rockland Senior High (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.