B- Top 58%

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School

Grades 09-12 BILLERICA, MA

Moved up 42 places from 2024 to 2025

#202 State Rank
B+ District Grade
100 Cook Street, BILLERICA, MA 01821
High Grad Rate 98.7% Active Athletics 25 sports
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
1,293 Students
95.6% Attendance Rate
52.1 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

52% Meeting or exceeding expectations

10% exceeding expectations

2023 68% 68%
2024 63% 63%
2025 52% 52%

Mathematics

40% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5% exceeding expectations

2023 53% 53%
2024 49% 49%
2025 40% 40%

Science

42% Meeting or exceeding expectations

7% exceeding expectations

2023 63% 63%
2024 56% 56%
2025 42% 42%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts10 52%10%
2025Mathematics10 40%5%
2025Science10 42%7%
2024English Language Arts10 63%7%
2024Mathematics10 49%6%
2024Science10 56%10%
2023English Language Arts10 68%16%
2023Mathematics10 53%6%
2023Science10 63%15%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

1,293 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 79.1%
Hispanic 12.5%
Multiracial 4.1%
Black 2.9%
Asian 1%

Gender

59.6% Male
39.9% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 0.5%
Special Education 28.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch 24.3%

Athletics Programs

25 sports programs with 1,448 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Football 90 athletes
  • Volleyball 59 athletes
  • Wrestling 57 athletes
  • Lacrosse 54 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 47 athletes
  • Baseball 42 athletes
  • Softball 39 athletes
  • Basketball 36 athletes
  • Tennis 18 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 18 athletes
  • Cross Country 15 athletes
  • Golf 12 athletes
  • Rugby 1 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 488 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 236 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 38 athletes
  • Soccer 34 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 32 athletes
  • Volleyball 29 athletes
  • Softball 27 athletes
  • Winter Swim/Dive 21 athletes
  • Baseball 21 athletes
  • Gymnastics 12 athletes
  • Basketball 11 athletes
  • Tennis 11 athletes

Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Graduation

1.3% Dropout Rate

Attendance

95.6% Attendance Rate
7.9% Chronic Absence

College Readiness

MassCore is Massachusetts' recommended college-ready curriculum.

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Location

100 Cook Street, BILLERICA, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School's grade rating?

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School has earned a grade of B-, ranked #202 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 58% of Massachusetts High schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School?

Approximately 1,293 students are enrolled at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School.

How does Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (52% proficient), Mathematics (40% proficient), Science (42% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What sports does Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School offer?

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School offers 25 athletic programs (13 boys' sports, 12 girls' sports) with approximately 1,448 student athletes participating. Sports programs are sanctioned by the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association).

What is the graduation rate at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School?

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School has a excellent 98.7% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.

What is the attendance rate at Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School?

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School has an attendance rate of 95.6%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School part of?

Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School is part of Billerica School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.