Serving 200 students in grades 7-12, Whaling City Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whaling City Junior/senior High School's student population of 200 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whaling City Junior/senior 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
51%
26%
Black
16%
10%
White
23%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whaling City Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Whaling City Junior/senior High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whaling City Junior/senior High School?
200 students attend Whaling City Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Whaling City Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whaling City Junior/senior High School?
Whaling City Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whaling City Junior/senior High School offer ?
Whaling City Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whaling City Junior/senior High School part of?
Whaling City Junior/senior High School is part of New Bedford School District.
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