New Bedford High School is a public high school in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. It is located at 230 Hathaway Boulevard in the West End and was established in 1827. It also serves students from Acushnet, Massachusetts.
Serving 2,878 students in grades 9-12, New Bedford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,878 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Bedford High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of New Bedford, MA, encompassing approximately 24.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Bedford High School's student population of 2,878 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 213 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,878 students
Total Classroom Teachers
213 teachers
Year Founded
1827
School Rankings
New Bedford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Bedford High School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
48%
26%
Black
17%
10%
White
29%
51%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Bedford High School's ranking?
New Bedford High School is ranked #1497 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are New Bedford High School often compared to?
New Bedford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Bedford High School?
The graduation rate of New Bedford High School is 81%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend New Bedford High School?
2,878 students attend New Bedford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Bedford High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Bedford High School?
New Bedford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Bedford High School offer ?
New Bedford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Bedford High School part of?
New Bedford High School is part of New Bedford School District.
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