Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School

Name

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School

Legal name

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School

Website

https://valleytech.k12.ma.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational-Technical Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Transition Programs (Reentry, Workforce Readiness & Life Skills for At-Risk Youth) (EDAJAEAF)

Keywords

• Vocational technical education
• Career technical training
• High school programs
• Adult education services
• Practical nursing program

Headquarters

HQ city

Upton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Town Assessments: Annual consolidated assessment charged to 13 member towns based on pupil enrollment. This is the primary operational funding mechanism. Towns include Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton, and Uxbridge.
2. State Funding (Chapter 70 Aid & Minimum Contribution): Massachusetts state funding including foundation budget aid and mandated minimum contributions from member municipalities.
3. Grants: Federal, state, and private grant funding including Perkins grants, MA Skills Capital grants, Bayer Fund grants, Toshiba America Foundation grants, Healthy Meals Incentives grants, CTI grants ($1,040,000), and others to supplement programs.
4. Adult Education Tuition (BVTi & Practical Nursing): Tuition and fees charged for adult education programs including Blackstone Valley Technical Institute (BVTi) evening courses and Practical Nursing moonlight program.
5. Excess & Deficiency (E&D) Funds: Reserve funds generated through maximizing grant opportunities, donations, utility efficiencies, and sound purchasing practices. Certified E&D as of January 2026: $1,384,579.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) is a public regional vocational-technical high school delivering integrated academic and career-technical education to high school students (grades 9-12) from 13 Massachusetts member towns, with a portfolio of 18 vocational-technical programs spanning Service, Technology, and Construction pathways. The school also operates adult education through the Blackstone Valley Technical Institute (BVTi) and a 60-week Practical Nursing program for adult learners preparing for the NCLEX-PN exam. Cooperative education (Co-Op) work-based learning and 100% graduate placement with career or educational pathways are core differentiators.

Product overview

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) is a regional vocational-technical high school offering a comprehensive portfolio of 18 vocational-technical programs organized into three career pathways: Service Pathways (Automotive Collision, Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Health Services), Technology Pathways (Biotechnology, Design & Media Production, Drafting & Design, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing & Fabrication), and Construction Pathways (Construction, Electrical, HVAC&R, Painting & Design, Plumbing). The school integrates rigorous academics with career-technical education, supplemented by cooperative education (Co-Op), athletics, and student activities. BVT also operates adult education through the Blackstone Valley Technical Institute (BVTi), offering evening Moonlight Programs and a 60-week Practical Nursing program. Hands-on training facilities include the Three Seasons Restaurant and Salon at BVT for student practice. The school serves 13 member towns and maintains national recognition for PLTW engineering education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vocational-Technical Programs (18 programs across 3 pathways)
• Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program
• Blackstone Valley Technical Institute (BVTi) - Adult Education
• Practical Nursing Moonlight Program
• Academic Curriculum
• Three Seasons Restaurant
• Salon at BVT
• Athletics & Activities

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduate placement rate with career or educational paths suited to graduates' talents and ambitions
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Friends of Upton Seniors (FUSe)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2025Community partnership where BVT skilled students assist the nonprofit with design work including a logo and tri-fold brochure, using vocational skills to benefit the community.
• Milford Regional Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to partially fund the School Based Health Center (SBHC). The District funds the portion of SBHC services that exceeds grant funding available to MRMC. The SBHC provides health services to students including summer physicals.
• Upton Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership to provide a School Resource Officer (SRO) at BVT, funded through contracted services. The SRO provides security oversight during the school day and extracurricular activities.
• Reliant Medical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides the school physician employed through Reliant Medical Group for the School Based Health Center, ensuring student health services are professionally staffed.
• Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA)minorOthersState-level professional organization. BVT students have been named MAVA Outstanding Vocational Technical Student in multiple years (2025, 2026).
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing PLTW curriculum in engineering and biotechnology pathways. BVT has been recognized as a PLTW Distinguished School for 8 consecutive years (2017-2024).
• Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal electrical contractor that employs BVT graduates including Matthew Forman (Class of 2008) as a Master Electrician and lead Journeyman Electrician. Part of the cooperative education employer network.
• Massachusetts Technology CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Schools Initiative partner. BVT is a model project in the Green Schools Initiative of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, implementing energy-saving and cost-effective measures.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School: Regional vocational-technical high school in Fitchburg, MA, serving north-central MA member towns. Comparable multi-town funding model and similar vocational program breadth.
• Worcester Technical High School: Public vocational-technical high school in Worcester, MA, the closest large urban peer to BVT. Competes for SkillsUSA recognition and Career Signing Day employer relationships in the same Blackstone Valley labor market.
• Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School: Regional vocational-agricultural high school in Northampton, MA, with similar hands-on vocational mission, career pathway structure, and adult continuing education programs.
• Nashoba Valley Technical High School: Regional voc-tech in Westford, MA, serving member towns with similar vocational clusters and Co-Op work-based learning programs. Direct competitor for regional skilled-trade workforce pipelines.
• Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School: Regional vocational-technical high school in Marlborough, MA, serving multiple member towns with comparable vocational and academic programs. Closest geographic and structural analog to BVT within the MA regional voc-tech system.
• Shawsheen Valley Technical High School: Regional vocational-technical high school in Billerica, MA, offering comparable vocational programs and adult continuing education. Direct regional peer in the MA voc-tech network.
• Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School: Regional voc-tech in Palmer, MA, serving member towns with similar funding model, vocational pathways, and adult CTE offerings. Peer in the western MA regional voc-tech network.
• Greater Lowell Technical High School: Regional voc-tech high school in Tyngsborough, MA, serving 12 member towns with similar vocational pathway structures, Co-Op programs, and adult education offerings.
• Lynn Vocational Technical Institute: City-based vocational-technical high school in Lynn, MA, with comparable career-technical pathways and Co-Op-style work-based learning. Comparable in scale and program mix though operated as a city school rather than a regional district.
• Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School: Regional vocational-technical high school serving Cape Cod member towns. Comparable in mission, structure, and program mix, though geographically distinct within the MA voc-tech network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BVTHighSchool
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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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