B Top 46%

South Shore Vocational Technical High School

Grades 09-12 HANOVER, MA

Moved down 82 places from 2024 to 2025

#161 State Rank
A- District Grade
476 Webster Street, HANOVER, MA 02339
High Grad Rate 98.7%
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
695 Students
95.2% Attendance Rate
54.8 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

44% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8% exceeding expectations

2023 66% 66%
2024 64% 64%
2025 44% 44%

Mathematics

38% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 52% 52%
2024 57% 57%
2025 38% 38%

Science

51% Meeting or exceeding expectations

7% exceeding expectations

2023 48% 48%
2024 49% 49%
2025 51% 51%
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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 44%8%
2025Mathematics10 38%4%
2025Science10 51%7%
2024English Language Arts10 64%14%
2024Mathematics10 57%7%
2024Science10 49%8%
2023English Language Arts10 66%8%
2023Mathematics10 52%4%
2023Science10 48%5%

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

695 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 84.6%
Hispanic 8.8%
Black 3.3%
Multiracial 2.6%
Asian 0.6%

Gender

68.2% Male
31.2% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 1.4%
Special Education 26.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch 23.7%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Graduation

1.3% Dropout Rate

Attendance

95.2% Attendance Rate
8.5% Chronic Absence

Advanced Placement

College Readiness

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Location

476 Webster Street, HANOVER, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Shore Vocational Technical High School's grade rating?

South Shore Vocational Technical High School has earned a grade of B, ranked #161 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 46% 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 South Shore Vocational Technical High School?

Approximately 695 students are enrolled at South Shore Vocational Technical High School.

How does South Shore Vocational Technical High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, South Shore Vocational Technical High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (44% proficient), Mathematics (38% proficient), Science (51% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the graduation rate at South Shore Vocational Technical High School?

South Shore 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 South Shore Vocational Technical High School?

South Shore Vocational Technical High School has an attendance rate of 95.2%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is South Shore Vocational Technical High School part of?

South Shore Vocational Technical High School is part of Hanover 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.