Greater Lawrence Technical School, established in 1965, is a four-year regional technical high school, located in Andover, Massachusetts, United States. It serves the communities of Andover, Lawrence, Methuen, and North Andover.
Serving 1,837 students in grades 9-12, Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,837 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical's student population of 1,837 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,837 students
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#869 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
82%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
14%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical's ranking?
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical is ranked #869 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical often compared to?
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical?
1,837 students attend Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical?
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical offer ?
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical part of?
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical is part of Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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