South Shore Vocational Technical High

South Shore Regional Vocational Technical

685 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Shore Vocational Technical High School (SSVT), located in Hanover, Massachusetts, is a public regional vocational-technical school serving students from several surrounding communities. The school is dedicated to preparing students for both career success and post-secondary education by integrating rigorous academic instruction with intensive hands-on technical training. Through a diverse array of shops and programs, students gain industry-standard skills in fields ranging from construction and culinary arts to healthcare, information technology, and automotive repair.

Beyond its technical curriculum, SSVT emphasizes the development of professional character, workplace safety, and community responsibility. The school fosters a supportive environment where students can earn industry certifications and participate in cooperative education programs, allowing them to gain real-world experience before graduation. By balancing traditional high school academics with specialized professional pathways, South Shore Vocational Technical High School equips its students with the practical tools and foundational knowledge needed to thrive in a modern, competitive workforce.

685

Total Students

66.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Shore Vocational Technical High
Demographic	Student Count
White	576
Hispanic	64
Black	23
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
576 (85.0%)
Hispanic
64 (9.4%)
Black
23 (3.4%)
Two or More
13 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Shore Regional Vocational Technical
Phone:	(781)878-8822
Website:	http://southshore.tech
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 181

Grade 10 176

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 161