Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, often abbreviated Tri-County or just Tri, is a public vocational high school in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.
Serving 964 students in grades 9-12, Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 964 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical's student population of 964 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
964 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical's ranking?
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical is ranked #581 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical often compared to?
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Blackstone Valley, Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical?
964 students attend Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical?
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical offer ?
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical part of?
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical is part of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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