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{{Infobox school
| name = Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
| name = Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
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| city = [[Taunton, Massachusetts|Taunton]]
| city = [[Taunton, Massachusetts|Taunton]]
| state = [[Massachusetts]]
| state = [[Massachusetts]]
| zipcode = 02780-3799
| zipcode = 02780
| country = United States
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{coord|41.878|-71.0621|format=dms|display=title,inline}}
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| affiliation =
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| superintendent = Alexandre Magalhaes, Ed.D.
| superintendent = Alexandre Magalhaes, Ed.D.
| principal = Elizabeth Sullivan
| principal = Karen Guenette
| faculty = 91
| faculty = 101.75 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| ceeb =
| ceeb =
| school code =
| school code =
| avg_class_size =
| avg_class_size =
| ratio = 18:2
| ratio = 12.87<ref name=NCES/>
| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
| campus type = [[Suburban]]
| campus type = [[Suburban]]
| athletic conference = Mayflower League
| athletic conference = Mayflower League
| rival = <!-- Blue Hills Regional Technics School -->
| rival = <!-- Blue Hills Regional Technics School -->
| mascot = Crafty
| affiliations = Skills USA, DECA, BPA, NHS, NTHS
| affiliations = Skills USA, DECA, BPA, NHS, NTHS, and Many More!
| nickname = BP
| nickname = BP
| colors = Navy, Sky Blue and Silver {{Color box|darkblue|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|skyblue|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|silver|border=darkgray}}
| colors = {{Color box|darkblue|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|skyblue|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|silver|border=darkgray}} Navy, sky blue and silver
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| alumni =
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| enrollment = 1,310 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2503080&ID=250308002262|title=Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=August 29, 2024}}</ref>
| enrollment = 1,281
| SAT = 519 verbal<br />506 math<br />1025 total (2017-2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/statereport/sat.aspx|title = Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2019-20 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report}}</ref>
| enrollment_as_of = (2013)<ref>http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/classsizebyraceethnicity.aspx</ref>
| SAT = 522 verbal<br />511 math<br />1033 total (2016-2017)<ref>http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/statereport/sat.aspx</ref>
| budget = $24,026,297 total<br />$18,872 per pupil<br />(2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/statereport/ppx.aspx|title = Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - per Pupil Expenditures Statewide Report}}</ref>
| budget = $24,026,297 total<br>$18,872 per pupil<br>(2016)<ref>http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/statereport/ppx.aspx</ref>
| picture =
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| accreditation =
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| homepage = {{URL|http://www.bptech.org/}}
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.bptech.org/}}
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'''Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School''' is a [[vocational]] [[high school]] located in [[East Taunton, Massachusetts|East Taunton]], [[Massachusetts]], United States, that has been in operation since September 1972. Bristol-Plymouth is one of the three high schools in the city of [[Taunton, Massachusetts|Taunton]], and enrolls roughly 1,200 students in [[Educational stages|grades]] 9 through 12. The school draws students from the towns and cities of [[Bridgewater, Massachusetts|Bridgewater]], [[Raynham, Massachusetts|Raynham]], [[Berkley, Massachusetts|Berkley]], [[Taunton, Massachusetts|Taunton]], [[Rehoboth, Massachusetts|Rehoboth]], [[Middleboro, Massachusetts|Middleboro]], and [[Dighton, Massachusetts|Dighton]]. Because it is considered to be its own [[school district]], it has an on-site [[superintendent (education)|superintendent]] as well as a [[principal (school)|principal]] and [[vice principal]].
'''Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School''' is a [[vocational]] [[high school]] located in [[Taunton, Massachusetts]], United States, that has been in operation since September 1972. Bristol-Plymouth is one of the three high schools in the city of [[Taunton, Massachusetts|Taunton]], and enrolls roughly 1,200 students in [[Educational stages|grades]] 9 through 12. The school draws students from the towns and cities of [[Bridgewater, Massachusetts|Bridgewater]], [[Raynham, Massachusetts|Raynham]], [[Berkley, Massachusetts|Berkley]], [[Taunton, Massachusetts|Taunton]], [[Rehoboth, Massachusetts|Rehoboth]], [[Middleboro, Massachusetts|Middleboro]], and [[Dighton, Massachusetts|Dighton]] [[Freetown, Massachusetts | Freetown]]. Because it is considered to be its own [[school district]], it has an on-site [[superintendent (education)|superintendent]] as well as a [[principal (school)|principal]] and [[vice principal]].


The [[school colors]] are dark blue, light blue and silver. The athletic teams are known as the Craftsmen and the mascot is called "Crafty".
The [[school colors]] are dark blue, light blue and silver. The athletic teams are known as the Craftsmen


In 2017 the Bristol-Plymouth Football team came in first place in the Mayflower Athletic Conference.
In 2017 the Bristol-Plymouth Football team came in first place in the Mayflower Athletic Conference.
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==Academics==
==Academics==
Bristol-Plymouth offers students courses in mathematics, English, physical and life sciences, social studies, Spanish, health, and physical education. The classes are for the most part divided into three learning tiers: Standard, Advanced, and Honors or AP (depending on the course and grade level).
Bristol-Plymouth offers students courses in mathematics, English, physical and life sciences, social studies, Spanish, health, and physical education. The classes are for the most part divided into three learning tiers: Standard, Advanced, and Honors or AP (depending on the course and grade level).
The school's Advanced Placement (AP) courses consists of [[AP Biology|Biology]] and [[AP United States History|U.S History]] for Sophomores, [[AP English Literature and Composition|English Literature]] for Juniors, and [[AP Calculus|Calculus AB]] and [[AP English Language and Composition|English Language]] for Seniors. The school also offers numerous trade-specific AP classes: the Biotechnology program offers [[AP Statistics]], and the Computer Networking Technology program offers [[AP Computer Science A]], both courses for Juniors.
The school's Advanced Placement (AP) courses consists of [[AP Biology|Biology]] and [[AP United States History|U.S History]] for Sophomores, [[AP English Literature and Composition|English Literature]] for Juniors, and [[AP Calculus|Calculus AB]] and [[AP English Language and Composition|English Language]] for Seniors. The school also offers numerous trade-specific AP classes: the Biotechnology program offers [[AP Statistics]], and the Computer Networking Technology program offers [[AP Computer Science Principles]], both courses for Juniors.


==Technical programs==
==Technical programs==
Bristol-Plymouth has 18 technical programs:<ref name="courses">[http://www.bptech.org/pages/Bristol-Plymouth_Technical_Sch/Technical_Programs Course List], Course list on the official school website.</ref>
Bristol-Plymouth has nineteen technical programs:<ref name="courses">[http://www.bptech.org/pages/Bristol-Plymouth_Technical_Sch/Technical_Programs Course List] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20131011235640/http://www.bptech.org/pages/Bristol-Plymouth_Technical_Sch/Technical_Programs# |date=2013-10-11 }}, Course list on the official school website.</ref>
* Automotive Technology
* Automotive Technology
* Biotechnology
* Biotechnology
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* Metal Fabrication
* Metal Fabrication
* Plumbing
* Plumbing
* Robotics & Engineering Technology<ref> {{cite web
| url = https://www.bptech.org/Page/21
| title = Technical Programs
| website = bptech.org
| publisher = Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
| access-date = 17 October 2022}} </ref>

Students in the technical programs receive a hands-on learning experience. They receive practical training through outside jobs provided by the program. On-site Bristol-Plymouth has a hair salon, restaurant, daycare/preschool, computer service desk and car shop where students provide services to paying customers. In addition, many off-site shops operate within the community to provide additional services with "real-world" applications.
Students in the technical programs receive a hands-on learning experience. They receive practical training through outside jobs provided by the program. On-site Bristol-Plymouth has a hair salon, restaurant, daycare/preschool, computer service desk and car shop where students provide services to paying customers. In addition, many off-site shops operate within the community to provide additional services with "real-world" applications.


The school operates on an "A" and "B" week schedule; 9th and 11th graders are in the [[workshop|shop]] when the 10th and 12th graders are in academic [[classrooms]], and vice versa.
The school operates on an "A" and "B" week schedule; 9th and 11th graders are in the [[workshop|shop]] when the 10th and 12th graders are in academic [[classrooms]], and vice versa.


In their senior year, students have the opportunity to participate in a program known as CO-OP. Instead of attending traditional classes during the week of technical instruction, CO-OP students are allowed to do real jobs in the community that are related to their particular field of study.
In their junior and senior years, students have the opportunity to participate in a program known as CO-OP. Instead of attending traditional classes during the week of technical instruction, CO-OP students are allowed to work paid positions with local businesses related to their particular field of study.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==


According to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, there were 1,322 students enrolled for the 2014-15 school year. 1,153 students (87.2%) were listed as White, 73 students (5.5%) as Hispanic, 44 students (3.3%) as African-American, 8 students (0.6%) as Asian, 7 students (0.5%) as Native American, and 37 students (2.8%) as multi-racial. 57.5% of the students were male, with 42.5% female.<ref>{{cite web|title=Enrollment Data|url=http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/profiles/student.aspx?orgcode=08100000&orgtypecode=5&fycode=2015|website=doe.mass.edu|publisher=Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|accessdate=13 June 2015}}</ref>
According to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, there were 1,322 students enrolled for the 2014–2015 school year. 1,153 students (87.2%) were listed as White, 73 students (5.5%) as Hispanic, 44 students (3.3%) as African-American, 8 students (0.6%) as Asian, 7 students (0.5%) as Native American, and 37 students (2.8%) as multi-racial. 57.5% of the students were male, with 42.5% female.<ref>{{cite web|title=Enrollment Data|url=http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/profiles/student.aspx?orgcode=08100000&orgtypecode=5&fycode=2015|website=doe.mass.edu|publisher=Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education|access-date=13 June 2015}}</ref>


In the 2013-14 school year, there were 1281 students enrolled. Of these students, 1,131 students (88.3%) were listed as White, 64 students (5%) as Hispanic, 45 students (3.5%) as African-American, 5 students (0.4%) as Asian, and 31 students (2.4%) as multi-racial.<ref>http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/classsizebyraceethnicity.aspx</ref> 58.1% of students were male and 41.9% were female. Of all enrolled students, 6 were considered to be English Language Learners (ELL).
In the 2013–2014 school year, there were 1281 students enrolled. Of these students, 1,131 students (88.3%) were listed as White, 64 students (5%) as Hispanic, 45 students (3.5%) as African-American, 5 students (0.4%) as Asian, and 31 students (2.4%) as multi-racial.<ref>http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/classsizebyraceethnicity.aspx</ref> 58.1% of students were male and 41.9% were female. Of all enrolled students, 6 were considered to be English Language Learners (ELL).


Based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2012-13 school year, there were 1,275 students enrolled. Of these students, 1,114 students (87.4%) were listed as White, 64 students (5%) as Hispanic, 53 students (4.2%) as Black, 5 students (0.4%) as Asian/Pacific Islander, 5 students (0.4%) as American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 34 students (2.7%) as multi-racial. 708 students (55.5%) were male and 567 students (44.5%) were female. In this school year, the student to teacher ratio was 13.44.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search%3D1%26InstName%3DBristol-Plymouth%26City%3DTaunton%26State%3D25%26SchoolType%3D1%26SchoolType%3D2%26SchoolType%3D3%26SchoolType%3D4%26SpecificSchlTypes%3Dall%26IncGrade%3D-1%26LoGrade%3D-1%26HiGrade%3D-1%26ID%3D250308002262 |accessdate=June 14, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616022444/https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&InstName=Bristol-Plymouth&City=Taunton&State=25&SchoolType=1&SchoolType=2&SchoolType=3&SchoolType=4&SpecificSchlTypes=all&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=250308002262 |archivedate=June 16, 2015 }}</ref>
Based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2012–2013 school year, there were 1,275 students enrolled. Of these students, 1,114 students (87.4%) were listed as White, 64 students (5%) as Hispanic, 53 students (4.2%) as Black, 5 students (0.4%) as Asian/Pacific Islander, 5 students (0.4%) as American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 34 students (2.7%) as multi-racial. 708 students (55.5%) were male and 567 students (44.5%) were female. In this school year, the student to teacher ratio was 13.44.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search%3D1%26InstName%3DBristol-Plymouth%26City%3DTaunton%26State%3D25%26SchoolType%3D1%26SchoolType%3D2%26SchoolType%3D3%26SchoolType%3D4%26SpecificSchlTypes%3Dall%26IncGrade%3D-1%26LoGrade%3D-1%26HiGrade%3D-1%26ID%3D250308002262 |access-date=June 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616022444/https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&InstName=Bristol-Plymouth&City=Taunton&State=25&SchoolType=1&SchoolType=2&SchoolType=3&SchoolType=4&SpecificSchlTypes=all&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=250308002262 |archive-date=June 16, 2015 |title=Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.bptech.org/ Official website]
*[http://www.bptech.org/ Official website]
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Latest revision as of 04:31, 3 September 2024

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
Address
Map
207 Hart Street

Taunton
,
Massachusetts
02780

United States
Coordinates41°52′41″N 71°03′44″W / 41.878°N 71.0621°W / 41.878; -71.0621
Information
SuperintendentAlexandre Magalhaes, Ed.D.
PrincipalKaren Guenette
Faculty101.75 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,310 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio12.87[1]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)    Navy, sky blue and silver
Athletics conferenceMayflower League
NicknameBP
Budget$24,026,297 total
$18,872 per pupil
(2016)[3]
AffiliationsSkills USA, DECA, BPA, NHS, NTHS
Websitewww.bptech.org

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School is a vocational high school located in Taunton, Massachusetts, United States, that has been in operation since September 1972. Bristol-Plymouth is one of the three high schools in the city of Taunton, and enrolls roughly 1,200 students in grades 9 through 12. The school draws students from the towns and cities of Bridgewater, Raynham, Berkley, Taunton, Rehoboth, Middleboro, and Dighton Freetown. Because it is considered to be its own school district, it has an on-site superintendent as well as a principal and vice principal.

The school colors are dark blue, light blue and silver. The athletic teams are known as the Craftsmen

In 2017 the Bristol-Plymouth Football team came in first place in the Mayflower Athletic Conference.

Academics

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Bristol-Plymouth offers students courses in mathematics, English, physical and life sciences, social studies, Spanish, health, and physical education. The classes are for the most part divided into three learning tiers: Standard, Advanced, and Honors or AP (depending on the course and grade level). The school's Advanced Placement (AP) courses consists of Biology and U.S History for Sophomores, English Literature for Juniors, and Calculus AB and English Language for Seniors. The school also offers numerous trade-specific AP classes: the Biotechnology program offers AP Statistics, and the Computer Networking Technology program offers AP Computer Science Principles, both courses for Juniors.

Technical programs

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Bristol-Plymouth has nineteen technical programs:[4]

  • Automotive Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Business and Applied Technology (formerly Computer Information Technology)
  • CAD/CAM (formerly two separate technical programs)
  • Carpentry
  • Collision Technology
  • Community Health
  • Computer and Networking Technology (CNT)
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary Arts (formerly Food Trades)
  • Dental Assisting
  • Design and Visual Communications (DVC)
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Electrical Technology
  • Graphic Design
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Plumbing
  • Robotics & Engineering Technology[5]

Students in the technical programs receive a hands-on learning experience. They receive practical training through outside jobs provided by the program. On-site Bristol-Plymouth has a hair salon, restaurant, daycare/preschool, computer service desk and car shop where students provide services to paying customers. In addition, many off-site shops operate within the community to provide additional services with "real-world" applications.

The school operates on an "A" and "B" week schedule; 9th and 11th graders are in the shop when the 10th and 12th graders are in academic classrooms, and vice versa.

In their junior and senior years, students have the opportunity to participate in a program known as CO-OP. Instead of attending traditional classes during the week of technical instruction, CO-OP students are allowed to work paid positions with local businesses related to their particular field of study.

Demographics

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According to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, there were 1,322 students enrolled for the 2014–2015 school year. 1,153 students (87.2%) were listed as White, 73 students (5.5%) as Hispanic, 44 students (3.3%) as African-American, 8 students (0.6%) as Asian, 7 students (0.5%) as Native American, and 37 students (2.8%) as multi-racial. 57.5% of the students were male, with 42.5% female.[6]

In the 2013–2014 school year, there were 1281 students enrolled. Of these students, 1,131 students (88.3%) were listed as White, 64 students (5%) as Hispanic, 45 students (3.5%) as African-American, 5 students (0.4%) as Asian, and 31 students (2.4%) as multi-racial.[7] 58.1% of students were male and 41.9% were female. Of all enrolled students, 6 were considered to be English Language Learners (ELL).

Based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2012–2013 school year, there were 1,275 students enrolled. Of these students, 1,114 students (87.4%) were listed as White, 64 students (5%) as Hispanic, 53 students (4.2%) as Black, 5 students (0.4%) as Asian/Pacific Islander, 5 students (0.4%) as American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 34 students (2.7%) as multi-racial. 708 students (55.5%) were male and 567 students (44.5%) were female. In this school year, the student to teacher ratio was 13.44.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2019-20 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report".
  3. ^ "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - per Pupil Expenditures Statewide Report".
  4. ^ Course List Archived 2013-10-11 at archive.today, Course list on the official school website.
  5. ^ "Technical Programs". bptech.org. Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Enrollment Data". doe.mass.edu. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
  7. ^ http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/classsizebyraceethnicity.aspx
  8. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical". Archived from the original on June 16, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
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