Greater Lowell Technical School
Tyngsboro, MA250 Pawtucket Blvd, Tyngsboro, MA 01879
978-441-4870
Greater Lowell Technical School is a regional public high school located in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. The school serves the communities of Dracut, Dunstable, Groton, Lowell, Pepperell, Tyngsborough, and Westford. The school offers a broad range of technical and academic programs leading to a high school diploma, an Associate's degree, or a certificate of proficiency. The school also offers a variety of adult education and continuing education programs.
Greater Lowell Tech is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Massachusetts Department of Education. The school is a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, and the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.
The school was founded in 1965 as the Lowell Technical Institute, a two-year public vocational school. In 1967, the school became a four-year regional high school and changed its name to Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical High School. In 1971, the school moved to its current location in Tyngsboro. In 1987, the school changed its name to Greater Lowell Technical School.
The school enrolls about 1,700 students in grades 9-12 and about 1,200 adult students in its evening and weekend programs. The student body is about evenly divided between male and female students. The school employs about 140 teachers and staff members.
The school offers a wide range of academic and technical programs. Academic programs include English, math, science, social studies, and foreign languages. Technical programs include automotive technology, carpentry, cosmetology, culinary arts, drafting, electrical technology, engineering, graphic arts, health occupations, HVAC, information technology, machining, plumbing, and welding. The school also offers a variety of adult education and continuing education programs.
The school has a strong commitment to career and technical education. Students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications in their chosen field of study. The school also offers cooperative education and internship programs that allow students to gain real-world experience in their chosen field.
The school has an active alumni association that provides support and networking opportunities for alumni. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 80
Acceptance Rate: 100.00%
Type: Public, less-than 2-year
Main Website: https://www.gltech.org/
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