Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Tel:
(508) 998-3321
- Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical serves 2,153 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical placed in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical's student population of 2,153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 199 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,153 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 199 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #93 out of 1666 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 20% |
| Black | 8% | 9% |
| White | 65% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is Global Learning Charter Public School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Normandin Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Elwyn G Campbell (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Bedford Elwyn G Campbell Grades: PK-5 | 274 students
0.7 miles
145 Essex Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511 0.7 PK-5 274 - New Bedford Jireh Swift Grades: K-5 | 215 students
0.9 miles
2203 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511 0.9 K-5 215 - New Bedford Normandin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,254 student
0.9 miles
81 Felton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300 0.9 6-8 1,254 - New Bedford Charles S Ashley Grades: K-5 | 282 students
1.1 miles
122 Rochambeau Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511 1.1 K-5 282 - New Bedford Abraham Lincoln Grades: K-5 | 717 students
1.6 miles
445 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511 1.6 K-5 717
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