Curriculum-to-Market Snapshot
Students who complete all 3 MyCAP domains are 2.4x more likely to have a postsecondary plan by graduation.
Schools Leading
Above district average
Courses: MyCAP Domain 3: 89% | WBL: 67% | Postsecondary plans: 94%
Highest performing school across all three MyCAP domains. Strong counselor-to-student ratio drives outcomes.
Courses: MyCAP Domain 2: 74% (district leader) | WBL: 48% | Career exploration: high
Leads district in Career Development domain. Active employer partnerships with UMass Memorial.
Schools Developing
Approaching district average
Coverage: MyCAP Domain 1: 80% | Domain 2: 62% | Domain 3: 68%. WBL hours below target.
Strengthen WBL partnerships and add career pathway counseling sessions for 10th graders.
Coverage: MyCAP Domain 1: 76% | Domain 2: 60% | Domain 3: 65%. Strong STEM interest but limited placements.
Expand STEM/Biotech WBL pipeline with WPI and AbbVie partnerships.
Schools Needing Support
Below district average
Strong CTE completion (85%) but MyCAP documentation lags. Domain 2: 68% | WBL: 62% (highest).
Align existing CTE tracking with MyCAP documentation requirements to capture credit already earned.
MyCAP Domain 1: 72% | Domain 2: 55% | Domain 3: 61%. Lowest WBL participation at 28%.
Prioritize MyCAP Domain 2 with dedicated career counseling block and employer site visits.
Immediate Actions
Launch 9th-grade MyCAP onboarding at all 5 schools (82% early completion drives retention)
FAFSA completion campaign for seniors (currently 61%, state avg 68%)
Expand WBL partnerships with UMass Memorial and Fallon Health (31% student healthcare interest)
Next Semester
Cross-school career pathway alignment to reduce duplication across 5 schools
MyCAP Domain 2 support resources for Doherty and South High (55-60% completion)
Strengthen CTE-to-postsecondary pipeline with Quinsigamond CC and Worcester State
Monitor
Evaluate cybersecurity pathway expansion (11% student interest, +167% growth)
Pilot financial literacy course aligned to 2026 graduation framework changes
Plan capstone project requirement rollout per proposed DESE framework
Growing Career Interests
IT & Cybersecurity
+167%Current prevalence: 11%
Fastest-growing interest. Partner with Allegro MicroSystems for tech pathway placements.
Healthcare & Social Assistance
+47%Current prevalence: 31%
Strongest cluster — align WBL placements with UMass Memorial, Fallon Health, and local clinics.
STEM / Biotech
+38%Current prevalence: 18%
Leverage WPI and AbbVie proximity. Add biotech-readiness modules to science courses.
Education Careers
+22%Current prevalence: 14%
Connect students to Worcester State’s education programs and local tutoring WBL.
Declining Career Interests
General Office / Clerical
-31%Current prevalence: 4%
Replace with data analytics and digital business tools training.
General Retail / Hospitality
-24%Current prevalence: 6%
Redirect to business management and entrepreneurship pathways.
Traditional Manufacturing
-18%Current prevalence: 8%
Shift emphasis to advanced manufacturing and automation at Worcester Tech.
North High School
4,850 students enrolled
4,850 students. Strengthen WBL partnerships and add career pathway counseling for 10th graders. MyCAP Domain 2 at 62% needs targeted support.
South High School
4,620 students enrolled
4,620 students. Strong STEM interest but limited local placements. Expand biotech pipeline with WPI and AbbVie. WBL participation at 34% needs employer outreach.
Burncoat Senior High School
5,100 students enrolled
5,100 students. District leader in MyCAP Domain 2 (74%) and WBL. Model for other schools. Focus on Domain 3 academic alignment to reach 80%+ target.
Doherty Memorial High School
4,400 students enrolled
4,400 students. Lowest WBL participation (28%) and MyCAP Domain 2 (55%). Prioritize dedicated career counseling block, employer site visits, and peer mentoring from Burncoat.
University Park Campus School
2,350 students enrolled
2,350 students. Highest performer across all MyCAP domains (89% Domain 3). 94% postsecondary plan rate. Strong WPI partnership. Model school for district-wide best practices.
Worcester Technical High School
3,357 students enrolled
3,357 students. Strong CTE completion (85%) and WBL (62%, highest in district). MyCAP documentation lags — align existing CTE tracking with MyCAP requirements to capture credit already earned.