Enrollment
1,442
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 251323002305
Worcester Technical High — Worcester, MA
Federal NCES profile for Worcester Technical High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 44
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Worcester · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worcester Technical High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Worcester Technical High reports 1,442 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 104.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 160 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Worcester spends $28,304 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.5% from local sources (property taxes), 70.1% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Worcester Technical High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,442 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$28,304
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 160 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,442 Top 97% in Massachusetts — larger than 3% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 104.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251323002305
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 27.0%
African American 20.6%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 160:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.4%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 38
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worcester, which includes Worcester Technical High.
$28,304
Per student
-1%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Worcester Technical High
How many students attend Worcester Technical High?
Worcester Technical High has 1,442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Worcester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester Technical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Worcester Technical High is 14.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worcester Technical High?
The largest demographic group at Worcester Technical High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Worcester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worcester Technical High?
Worcester Technical High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.