Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical

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Taunton, Massachusetts - 1 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical #152 of 362 districts in Massachusetts (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,389 per pupil, Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical ranks #170 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending (Massachusetts districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,310
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$22,389
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical operates 1 public schools serving 1,310 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Bristol County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,389 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending. See how Massachusetts compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 41.5% local, 52.5% state, and 6.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 41/100, ranked #152 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 333.8:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 26.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.9% White, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical, enrolling 1,335 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical accounts for 100.0% of all Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical a distant remainder — means Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical student-counselor ratio is 334:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical is typically wider than the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical chronic absenteeism rate is 26.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical is typically wider than the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.0%
Federal
52.5%
State
41.5%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
152 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical.

White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
333.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical

School Enrollment
Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical
1,335

How Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Massachusetts districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sutton Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Roxbury Preparatory Charter (District) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Nauset Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical?

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,310 students.

How much does Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical spend per student?

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical spends $22,389 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #152 in Massachusetts.

What is the demographic composition of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical?

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical students are 79.9% White, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical?

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #152 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts.