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Montachusett Regional Vocational Tech

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 1400 students

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Posted September 14, 2011

Monty tech has many issues in my opinion. First off, the academic programs are sub-par at best with little to no variety in options for students. The vocational programs are OK but still could use improvement. My biggest issue is with the way the school is run. Students have zero amount of freedom. It is extremely easy to break a rule without trying to because there are so many. Parents are also no longer allowed to dismiss their children from the school without the student getting demerits, which add up very quickly and result in suspensions. There also seems to be issues with the budget. The school has no art or music programs but somehow manage to hire new unnecessary "guidance counselors". They also find the money to build new offices but then raise the price for lunches with no nutritional value or taste. I should also add that vocational high schools are becoming increasing impractical. Most students will still need to attend college to make a good living and as you probably know, vocational schools are supposed to be an alternative to that route. If you have the option, do not have your kids attend this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 2, 2009

I am a graphic major and I love the teachers and staff they are excellent. The student body as a whole is amazing. I love learning things at this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

Monty Tech is a great highly respected school. A wonderful program that gets kids involved.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 3, 2005

Monty Tech set me on the path to success in my field of information technology. Having a concentrated exposure at an early age provided me with significant advantage in my career. The school s staff and administrators cared deeply about the development of each student that came through their programs. The academic programs are as vigorous as the technical and vocational programs. There is no better way to receive as diverse an education as provided by Monty Tech.
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

359 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

360 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

344 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
64%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracial85%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female83%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracial90%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female65%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracial60%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

356 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
65%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

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Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

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Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

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Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students72%
Female66%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracial74%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 77% 70%
Hispanic 14% 14%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Asian 2% 5%
Black 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • David Grenier
Fax number
  • (978) 348-1176

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1050 Westminster St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone: (978) 345-9200

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