Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School, also known as Northeast Metro Tech^[3] or The Voke,^[4] is a regional vocational school located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1968 and draws students from the cities and towns of Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Malden, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, Woburn and Saugus.

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School
Northeast Metro Tech
Location
100 Hemlock Road Wakefield , Massachusetts 01880 United States
Coordinates	42°29′43″N 71°02′36″W
Information
School type	Public Schools, Vocational-technical school
Opened	1968
School district	Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District
Superintendent	David DiBarri
NCES School ID	08530605
Principal	Richard M. Barden
Teaching staff	125.05 (FTE)[1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,381 (2024-25)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	10.33[1]
Classes offered	College Preparatory, Honors, Learning Center and Advanced Placement
Color(s)	Black  and Gold
Athletics	Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis
Athletics conference	Commonwealth Athletic Conference
Mascot	Golden Knights
Budget	$34,650,017 total $27,214 per pupil (2023)[2]
Website	Official Website

Northeast Metro Tech currently operates sixteen vocational “shops”. These are Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, Automotive Technology, Business Technology, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Design and Visual Communications, Drafting and Design, Early Childhood Education, Electrical, Health Assisting, HVAC and Refrigeration, Metal Fabrication, Plumbing and Pipefitting and Robotics and Automation.

The number of students each city or town sends is dependent on its population and the amount of money it contributes to the budget of the school. The City of Malden is the largest contributor of students, Chelsea is the second largest contributor, and Woburn is the third. Also, students from Everett, Lynn, Lynnfield and Medford, which border the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District, may attend the school if they apply and are approved. Students from Saugus may also attend.

In 2016, Superintendent David DiBarri began discussions with state legislators to gain support for a new school building for Northeast Metro Tech.^[5] A feasibility study was conducted to assess potential options,^[6] and the decision was made to demolish the existing facility and construct a new building on the current campus. The project was subsequently approved to appear on the ballot for a district-wide vote.

On January 25, 2022, the twelve municipalities that send students to the school, referred to as "sending communities", held a special election to determine whether to approve funding for the project.^[7] Of the twelve communities, only Chelsea voted against the proposal; however, approximately 80% of voters supported the measure, securing the necessary approval for the project to proceed.^[7] Construction officially began in August 2022.^[8] Site mobilization took place in September and October 2023.^[9] The new school building is scheduled for completion in May 2026 and is expected to open for the 2026–2027 academic year. Additional work, including athletic fields and other site features, is projected to be completed by August 2027.^[8]

Students in their senior year can decide whether they want to try out a Co-op program. This program changed from being one week of vocation to one week in the workforce.

The football team won back-to-back Division 4A State Championships in 2009 and 2010. The basketball team was division 1 national champs for 2010-2014