Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School

What Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School does

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School is a Massachusetts public regional vocational-technical school district founded in 1972 and headquartered at 207 Hart Street, Taunton, Massachusetts. The district serves students from eight member municipalities (Berkley, Bridgewater, Dighton, Freetown, Middleboro, Raynham, Rehoboth, and the City of Taunton) and offers a dual curriculum combining standard academic subjects (English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, Spanish, health and physical education) with nineteen distinct technical programs including Automotive Technology, Biotechnology, CAD/CAM, Carpentry, Collision Technology, Community Health, Computer and Networking Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Design and Visual Communications, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Graphic Design, HVAC, Metal Fabrication, Plumbing, and Robotics and Engineering Technology. Students graduate with industry certifications such as ASE, NIMS, AWS S.E.N.S.E., OSHA 10, DANB, Cisco, CompTIA, ServSafe, and EPA 608, and can earn college credit through Tech Prep articulation agreements with multiple colleges.

The school is governed by an elected School Committee with representatives from each member town and operates under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 74 with DESE Chapter 74 approval; NEASC accreditation governs its academic standards. It is led by Superintendent-Director Dr. Alexandre Magalhaes, with an Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Director/Principal, School Business Administrator, Athletic Director, Program Administrator, Vocational Technical Coordinator, and Academic Coordinator forming the leadership team. The district employs 100+ staff across academic instructors, technical instructors, administrators, and support personnel. A mandatory Program Advisory Committee structure per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 74 Section 2 and 603 CMR 4.00 ensures industry alignment for every program area, with a General Advisory Board providing district-wide strategic guidance.

Revenue derives from member-town municipal tax appropriations, state aid through the Massachusetts school funding formula, Massachusetts School Building Authority reimbursements for the $333 million new school construction project (with topping-off held June 10, 2024 and target opening Fall 2025), federal grants (including a $3 million Healey-Driscoll Administration security grant awarded July 11, 2023), tuition and fees from post-secondary certificate programs in Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, and HVAC, continuing education course fees, and operational income from student-run enterprises (Silver Platter Restaurant, Silver Shears salon, Silver Dollar School Store, and the Early Childhood Education Center). The district currently executes no tuition charges for resident high school students and pursues cooperative education and clinical placement partnerships with local healthcare, automotive, and industry employers.

Name

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School

Legal name

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District

Website

https://bptech.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School is a Massachusetts public regional vocational-technical high school district founded in 1972, serving students from eight member municipalities with 19 technical programs alongside standard academics, plus post-secondary certificate programs in Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, and HVAC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Technical Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Vocational technical education
• Career and technical education
• Post-secondary nursing program
• Trade skills training
• High school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Taunton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through member town municipal taxes and state reimbursement; MSBA project estimated $333M total cost with MSBA reimbursement of up to $115M; the remaining district share funded through debt exclusion temporary tax increases approved by voters
2. Post-Secondary Program Tuition: Tuition revenue from post-secondary programs including Practical Nurse, Dental Assisting, and HVAC programs; tuition and fees publicly listed for each post-secondary program
3. Continuing Education Tuition: Revenue from adult and continuing education courses offered through the school; registrations managed through ssreg.com/bptech
4. Student Enterprise Operations: Revenue from student-run businesses including Silver Platter Restaurant, Silver Shears salon, and Silver Dollar School Store providing real-world learning environments while generating operational income

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bristol-Plymouth is a public regional vocational-technical high school serving eight Massachusetts communities, delivering a four-year program that pairs academic curriculum with 19 hands-on technical/trade programs. It also offers post-secondary certificate programs (Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, HVAC), continuing education, and operates student-run businesses as live learning environments.

Product overview

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School is a regional vocational-technical high school offering a comprehensive educational program serving eight municipalities. The school provides nineteen distinct high school technical programs alongside academic subjects (English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science). The academic programs span six subject areas including English Language Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish. The technical programs cover Automotive Technology, Biotechnology, Business & Applied Technologies, CAD/CAM, Carpentry, Collision Technology, Community Health, Computer & Networking Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Design & Visual Communications, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Graphic Design, HVAC, Metal Fabrication, Plumbing, and Robotics & Engineering Technology. Post-secondary programs include Practical Nurse, Dental Assisting, and HVAC programs. Student-run businesses include the Silver Platter Restaurant, Silver Dollar School Store, and Silver Shears salon. The school is undergoing a major MSBA-funded construction project for a new facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silver Platter Restaurant: Student-run restaurant and bakery café serving the community, faculty, and staff
• Silver Dollar School Store
• Silver Shears
• B-P Education Foundation
• Bristol-Plymouth Alumni Association

Products and services

• High School Technical Programs (19 programs) Four-year vocational-technical programs for grades 9-12 spanning Automotive Technology, Biotechnology, Business & Applied Technologies, CAD/CAM, Carpentry, Collision Technology, Community Health, Computer & Networking Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Design & Visual Communications, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Graphic Design, HVAC, Metal Fabrication, Plumbing, and Robotics & Engineering Technology, leading to industry certifications alongside a diploma.
• Academic Programs College-preparatory academic curriculum for high school students across English Language Arts, Health & Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish, aligned to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks with AP course options.
• Post-Secondary Practical Nurse Program Full-time and part-time practical nursing certificate program for adult learners with NCLEX-PN preparation, clinical rotations, and Massachusetts Board of Nursing approval.
• Post-Secondary Dental Assisting Program Adult certificate program preparing students for DANB certification in Infection Control and Radiation Health and Safety, meeting Massachusetts state licensure requirements with digital radiography training.
• Post-Secondary HVAC Program Adult HVAC training certificate program (currently not running) covering heating and cooling system installation and repair.
• Continuing Education Adult and community continuing education courses for professional development and personal enrichment, with registration managed through ssreg.com/bptech.
• Silver Platter Restaurant Student-run restaurant and bakery cafe operated by Culinary Arts students, serving the community, faculty, and staff with public dining.
• Silver Shears Salon Student-run salon operated by Cosmetology students providing hair, skin, and nail services open to the public.
• Silver Dollar School Store Student-operated retail store run by Business & Applied Technologies students, selling merchandise online and on campus.
• Early Childhood Education Center On-site laboratory child care center providing child care services to families of students and staff while offering hands-on training for Early Childhood Education students.
• Cooperative Education Program Work-based learning program connecting students with local employers for paid job placements and career experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of operation serving Bristol and Plymouth counties
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PMA ConsultantscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOwner's Project Manager for MSBA new school construction project; provides project management oversight and cashflow projections for the $333M project; operational project management partner throughout construction timeline
• HMFHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural designer firm for MSBA new school construction project; responsible for building design meeting educational program requirements; selected through Request for Qualifications process
• ASE Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive Technology Program evaluated and accredited by ASE Education Foundation to meet current Automotive Industry standards; provides Student Career Development framework for automotive students
• Local Dental FacilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation and internship sites for Dental Assisting students providing hands-on patient care experience in local dental offices
• Local Healthcare FacilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative education and clinical placement partnerships with healthcare facilities for Practical Nurse and Community Health student training
• Colleges (Tech Prep Articulation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTech Prep articulation agreements with several colleges allowing Bristol-Plymouth students to earn college credit for coursework completed in Automotive Technology and other programs
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationComputer Networking Technology program uses latest Microsoft products and technologies; students prepare for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certifications
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationComputer Networking Technology program utilizes Cisco networking academy curriculum and prepares students for Cisco certifications including CCNA
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudents can earn CompTIA certifications including A+, Network+, Linux+, and Security+ through the Computer Networking Technology program
• Program Advisory CommitteescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer Massachusetts General Law Chapter 74, Section 2, and Vocational Technical Education Regulation 603 CMR 4.00; appointed for each program area to advise and support school personnel in improving planning, operation, and evaluation; industry professionals ensure curriculum alignment with current workforce needs
• General Advisory BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChairman from each Program Advisory Board serves on General Advisory Board; meets twice per year including joint fall meeting with School Committee; provides district-wide strategic guidance on workforce development and educational priorities

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School: Another Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school serving the SouthCoast region with multiple technical programs, similar DESE Chapter 74 structure, and comparable student-run enterprise model. Direct operational and curricular peer.
• Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school with the same member-town funding model and DESE Chapter 74 program structure serving multiple Pioneer Valley communities.
• Norfolk County Agricultural High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical school with specialized technical programs and a residential student model; comparable in mission and regulatory framework though with an agricultural specialization.
• Nashoba Valley Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school serving multiple member towns with a comparable set of technical programs, post-secondary offerings, and industry certification pathways.
• Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school offering 20+ technical programs and post-secondary adult education under the same Chapter 74 framework as Bristol-Plymouth.
• Worcester Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school with extensive technical program offerings, post-secondary programs, and student-run enterprises operating under the same DESE Chapter 74 structure.
• Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical school district serving multiple member communities with comparable Chapter 74 technical programs, post-secondary offerings, and student-run enterprise model.
• Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school operating under the same Chapter 74 framework with a comparable scope of technical programs and adult continuing education.
• Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school offering academic and technical programs under the same DESE Chapter 74 framework, with comparable program breadth and post-secondary offerings.
• Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School: Regional vocational high school in South Easton, MA, sharing the same Chapter 74 framework, member-town funding model, and 19+ technical program structure as Bristol-Plymouth. Most direct geographic and structural peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bristolplymtech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1__zIyqPFUpK1Gas3u4N9w/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/bristolplymouthtech
• Instagraminstagram.com/newbptech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bptech

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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