Admissions
Students must apply for admission to Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. All students must meet the Admission Policy standards established by the WRVT School Committee to be considered for admission. To be eligible for a Career and Technical Education certificate, students must attend both academic and vocational classes on-site at the school. The Massachusetts Department of Education and Massachusetts Board of Education have approved this policy.
Application Process
The Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.
Complete information regarding the policy can be found in the Admission Policy (English, Spanish, Portuguese).
If you require the Admission Policy in another language, please contact the School Counseling Department.
ADMISSIONS LOTTERY DRAWING INFORMATION
Lottery Drawings for the current admissions cycle will be held at the following dates/times.
Class of 2029 (Grade 9) MidYear: Tuesday, December 9 4:00 PM
Class of 2030 Fall Admissions: Tuesday, January 27 4:00 PM
Class of 2028 & 2029 Fall Admissions: Tuesday, May 12 4:00 PM
All lotteries will be streamed live on our YouTube Channel.
Official mid-year lottery 25-26 results.
Whittier Tech’s New Unweighted Lottery - FAQ’s
Why is Whittier Tech changing its admissions process?
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education adopted new regulations this fall requiring vocational-technical schools with a waiting list to use a lottery-based admissions process. Whittier Tech is required to comply with these new rules beginning with mid-year freshman transfers.
What type of lottery will Whittier Tech use?
The Whittier Tech School Committee voted to use an unweighted lottery. This means every student with a completed, on-time application will have one equal chance of being selected.
What counts as a “completed application”?
Applications must include:
A signed application form
Does this lower Whittier Tech’s standards?
No. Admission is just the first step. Once enrolled, students must still meet Whittier Tech’s rigorous academic, technical, attendance, and conduct standards.
What is the application timeline?
Applications: Available November 1, 2025
Deadlines:
Dec. 1 for mid-year grade 9
January 9 for grade 9 fall admissions
February 1 for grades 10 and 11 fall admissions
How many students are admitted each year?
Whittier Tech admits about 330 students per year. Students not selected in the lottery will be placed on a waitlist.
How will families be informed?
Families will be notified of lottery results directly by Whittier Tech. Students offered admission will still need to provide final residency documentation before enrollment.
Parent Information Sessions
Parent Information Sessions for parents of prospective students have been scheduled for the below dates. To register for a day please use the link for the corresponding date. These sessions have a limited number of seats available.
CTE Awareness Modules
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has created CTE Awareness Modules to help middle school students learn more about Career & Technical Education and make educated decisions about their high school futures. Learn more about CTE by visiting their website. English Spanish