For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,656 students in New Bedford, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in New Bedford, MA are Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, Whaling City Junior/senior High School and Global Learning Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Bedford, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in New Bedford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
New Bedford, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in New Bedford, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1121 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 2,110 students
Rank: #22.
Whaling City Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Global Learning Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Ashley Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
Grades: 5-12
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
New Bedford High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 9-12
| 2,890 students
Rank: #55.
Trinity Day Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 4-12
| 85 students
New Bedford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
120 Katherine Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
249 Phillips Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
26 Madeira Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Bedford, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in New Bedford, MA include Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, Whaling City Junior/senior High School and Global Learning Charter Public School.
How many public high schools are located in New Bedford, MA?
5 public high schools are located in New Bedford, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in New Bedford, MA?
New Bedford, MA public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
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