Below Average
#1440 of 1,793 schools in MA
Global Learning Charter Public School
High School · Global Learning Charter Public (district) · New Bedford, MA
A charter high school in New Bedford, MA where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 Nye St., New Bedford, MA 02746
- Math 13% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Global Learning Charter Public School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2022, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 132 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Global Learning Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,719/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Bedford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,023
Median home value
$324,400
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,893 | Compare → |
| Trinity Day AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–12 | 1.5 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Fairhaven HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Whaling City Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Global Learning Charter Public (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Global Learning Charter Public School is listed in Global Learning Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Learning Charter Public School
Global Learning Charter Public School is a public high school in New Bedford, MA, part of Global Learning Charter Public (district), serving approximately 502 students in grades 5th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,440 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Learning Charter Public School
What grades does Global Learning Charter Public School serve?
Global Learning Charter Public School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Global Learning Charter Public School?
Global Learning Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Learning Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Learning Charter Public School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Learning Charter Public School rank in MA?
Global Learning Charter Public School ranks #1,440 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Global Learning Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Learning Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Global Learning Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Learning Charter Public School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Global Learning Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Global Learning Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Global Learning Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Global Learning Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (508) 991-4105
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 02746)
- 16,791
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02746; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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