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Blackstone Valley

Q: Is Blackstone Valley a good school?

Blackstone Valley ranks 93 rd of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Blackstone Valley?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,243 students attended Blackstone Valley.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Blackstone Valley?

Students at Blackstone Valley are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Public Grades 9-12

93^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 349 Massachusetts High Schools

Better than 73% of Massachusetts high schools

Summary

Blackstone Valley is a public high school located in Upton, Massachusetts, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,250 students. As part of the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical District, the school is ranked 93 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blackstone Valley consistently outperforms the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 65.37% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 55.16% in Mathematics, and 56.25% in Science, compared to the state averages of 50.66%, 44.6%, and 45.89%, respectively. The school also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Blackstone Valley ranks among the top 5% of Massachusetts high schools for African American students and the top 28% for Hispanic students in terms of academic performance.

As a regional vocational technical high school, Blackstone Valley offers a unique educational experience, providing students with hands-on, career-focused training in addition to a strong academic curriculum. This approach may give students a competitive edge in the job market and prepare them for successful transitions into the workforce or post-secondary education. The school's proximity to other high-performing schools, such as Hopkinton High and Westborough High, may also contribute to its continuous improvement and innovation.

1,243

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,690

Per pupil spending ?

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

65 Pleasant Street
Upton, MA 01568-1499

(508) 529-7758

District: Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Hispanic:

13.2%

African American:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (57% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Massachusetts median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Massachusetts avg45%

93^rd of 349

Massachusetts public high schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

93^rd of 348Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	74.3	93 of 349	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	90 of 348	74.1%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	61 of 347	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	88.5	35 of 342	89.8%	★★★★★
2021	77.6	69 of 285	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.0	55 of 351	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	81.1	37 of 345	89.3%	★★★★☆
2017	83.9	8 of 348	97.7%	★★★★★
2016	84.5	7 of 351	98.0%	★★★★★
2015	81.3	26 of 354	92.7%	★★★★★
2014	78.2	52 of 347	85.0%	★★★★☆
2013	80.2	34 of 344	90.1%	★★★★★
2012	78.6	50 of 340	85.3%	★★★★☆
2011	75.7	81 of 340	76.2%	★★★★☆
2010	79.1	70 of 335	79.1%	★★★★☆
2009	70.7	105 of 322	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.2	141 of 319	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	44.2	197 of 316	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.0	184 of 314	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	39.5	208 of 311	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	40.1	206 of 307	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2003	21.2	236 of 304	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	98.1	4 of 148	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	98.5	5 of 160	96.9%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	92.1	23 of 295	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	56.4	111 of 299	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	85.7	43 of 299	85.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	68.0	98 of 337	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	74.7	97 of 342	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	85.2	54 of 339	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	87.1	39 of 340	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	76 of 281	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	82.4	47 of 342	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.2	56 of 339	83.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	88.7	28 of 245	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	66 of 249	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	90.2	24 of 241	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	97.2	4 of 217	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.5	27 of 206	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	91.8	7 of 193	96.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	82.2	47 of 334	85.9%	★★★★☆
2024	92.4	24 of 338	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	86.7	34 of 338	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.6	17 of 332	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	74.9	62 of 330	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	92.2	7 of 330	97.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	75.8	90 of 339	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	74 of 342	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	78.7	76 of 343	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	88.8	36 of 339	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.6	73 of 281	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	79.9	68 of 346	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	24 of 343	93.0%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2019	21.3	8 of 8	0.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	71.8	62 of 302	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	41.7	156 of 289	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.4	72 of 301	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	89.6	28 of 339	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	61.1	117 of 348	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	84.2	40 of 344	88.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	59.6	112 of 298	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.9	89 of 302	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	79 of 301	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	85.1	40 of 300	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	66.7	87 of 249	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.2	62 of 302	79.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	49 of 303	83.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)97th percentile+24 vs school

Disabled (2022)92nd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)89th percentile+15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)86th percentile+13 vs school

Special Education (2025)79th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)73rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)71st percentile~ school

White (2025)62nd percentile-11 vs school

Military Connected (2019)<1st percentile-84 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Physics66%+22 vs state

English Language Arts65%+15 vs state

Science56%+10 vs state

Mathematics55%+11 vs state

Biology45%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)			MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Physics (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Physics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Blackstone Valley	Public	9-12	65 Pleasant Street	Upton	01568	Worcester County	Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 529-7758	1,243	111	11.2		977 (78.6%)	34 (2.7%)	164 (13.2%)	25 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (2.6%)	74.3	93^rd of 349 public high schools	73.4%		77.8	90^th of 348 public high schools	74.1%	3			65.4				55.2			56.3		44.9	65.8		$25,690
Nipmuc Regional High	Public	9-12	90 Pleasant Street	Upton	01568	Worcester County	Mendon-Upton	No	No	No	No	(508) 529-2130	534	47	11.4		461 (86.3%)	4 (0.7%)	45 (8.4%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	58.4	150^th of 349 public high schools	57.0%		74	99^th of 348 public high schools	71.6%	51			59.5				44.7			42.6		45.7	50.0		$21,209
Milford High	Public	9-12	31 West Fountain Street	Milford	01757	Worcester County	Milford	No	No	No	No	(508) 478-1110	1,316	111	11.8		651 (49.5%)	67 (5.1%)	493 (37.5%)	23 (1.7%)	30 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (3.7%)	34.6	236^th of 349 public high schools	32.4%		34	244^th of 348 public high schools	29.9%	8			42.3				31.7			31.3		22.7			$21,238
Northbridge High	Public	9-12	427 Linwood Avenue	Whitinsville	01588	Worcester County	Northbridge	No	No	No	No	(508) 234-6221	471	44	10.7		362 (76.9%)	11 (2.3%)	72 (15.3%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	47.6	191^st of 349 public high schools	45.3%		50.1	190^th of 348 public high schools	45.4%	1			47.8				36.0			44.8		25.2			$19,308
Hopedale Junior Senior High	Public	7-12	25 Adin Street	Hopedale	01747	Worcester County	Hopedale	No	No	No	No	(508) 634-2217	456	45	10.1		354 (77.6%)	9 (2.0%)	68 (14.9%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)	57	155^th of 349 public high schools	55.6%		79.6	80^th of 348 public high schools	77.0%	75	34.5	45.8	51.2	40.0	50.6	38.6	49.4	44.8	43.2	43.7	43.2	34.5		37.0	$19,403
Grafton High School	Public	9-12	24 Providence Rd	Grafton	01519	Worcester County	Grafton	No	No	No	No	(508) 839-5425	914	71	12.8		667 (73.0%)	24 (2.6%)	87 (9.5%)	100 (10.9%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (3.0%)	70.8	103^rd of 349 public high schools	70.5%		65	131^st of 348 public high schools	62.4%	28			59.0				51.6			59.3		56.2			$15,770
Hopkinton High	Public	9-12	90 Hayden Rowe Street	Hopkinton	01748	Middlesex County	Hopkinton	No	No	No	No	(508) 497-9820	1,267	88	14.3		789 (62.3%)	10 (0.8%)	68 (5.4%)	336 (26.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (4.5%)	95.1	15^th of 349 public high schools	95.7%		96.4	5^th of 348 public high schools	98.6%	10			84.3				80.2			79.5		79.1			$17,844
Westborough High	Public	9-12	90 West Main Street	Westborough	01581	Worcester County	Westborough	No	No	No	No	(508) 836-7720	1,213	95	12.7		611 (50.4%)	44 (3.6%)	112 (9.2%)	409 (33.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.6%)	94.2	23^rd of 349 public high schools	93.4%		91.3	30^th of 348 public high schools	91.4%	7			82.2				80.9			75.9		75.1			$19,814
Uxbridge High	Public	8-12	300 Quaker Highway	Uxbridge	01569	Worcester County	Uxbridge	No	No	No	No	(508) 278-8633	590	51	11.6		496 (84.1%)	12 (2.0%)	39 (6.6%)	11 (1.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.2%)	67.5	112^th of 349 public high schools	67.9%		58.4	161^st of 348 public high schools	53.7%	49		45.0	57.8	45.0		30.0	51.9	30.0	34.8	53.5	34.8		40.8	42.5	$21,472
Gateway to College	Public	9-12	300 Quaker Highway	Uxbridge	01569	Worcester County	Uxbridge	No	No	No	No	(508) 278-8633	44	0			29 (65.9%)	1 (2.3%)	7 (15.9%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.4%)								(n/a)															$10,044

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackstone Valley

Is Blackstone Valley a good school?

Blackstone Valley ranks 93^rd of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Blackstone Valley?

Students at Blackstone Valley are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Blackstone Valley in?

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical

How many students attend Blackstone Valley?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,243 students attended Blackstone Valley.

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