Admissions

Admissions Department

Bay Path is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.  Each Bay Path graduate receives a high school diploma and a vocational certificate.  Bay Path admits students and makes available to them its advantages, privileges and courses of study without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, home status or disability.  Since final placement of students is based on the Exploratory Program and space availability, we cannot guarantee that the final placement will be the applicant’s first choice.  

Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School admits students from our 10 member communities to our career technical education programs. Member communities include Auburn, Charlton, Dudley, North Brookfield, Oxford, Paxton, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, and Webster.  Students from these towns are encouraged to apply.  All other towns are considered “Out of District.”

Admissions Regulation Changes

In May 2025, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved new policies about statewide access to Career Technical Education (CTE) schools and programs. These changes include a new lottery-based admissions process beginning for the 2026-2027 school year. To learn more about the regulatory changes, please read the official DESE press release.

For more information about the implementation of these changes, please read our Admissions Policy.

Apply

All students applying for admission to Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School must complete the Admission Application.

The deadline for the class of 2031 to apply for admission for the 2027-2028 school year is January 15, 2027.  Applications open October 15, 2026.

Those in the class of 2030 seeking admission for the 2027-2028 school year should contact the admissions department to submit an application.

Admissions Lottery

In accordance with our Admissions Policy and State Regulations, Bay Path admits applicants through an electronic, random-number-generated lottery.

To ensure equitable access, Bay Path utilizes a fair, transparent, lottery-based system for allocating admissions among our member communities.

Lottery Dates and Information

Class of 2030 Admissions Lottery for Fall 2026 Admission

Lottery Results

*Results posted Monday, March 9, 2026

Applicants will receive an email notification of their lottery outcome at the primary email address listed on the application within two school days of the lottery. Applicants will either be offered Conditional Acceptance for Fall 2026 Grade 9 enrollment or be placed on the waitlist. We will accept applicants from the waitlist as space becomes available through September 30, 2026.

Important Admissions Dates

October 28, 2026 Grade 8 Tour Day
October 28, 2026 Open House
October 15, 2026 Applications open for 2027-2028 School Year
January 15, 2027 Application Deadline for 2027-2028 School Year
March 2027 Public Lottery (exact date TBD)
   

 

Online Virtual Tour

Could not make it to our Open House?   Check out our different vocational opportunities here:   The Programs of Bay Path

See our online virtual tour here:  Tour