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#1033 of 1,793 schools in MA
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
High School · Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical · New Bedford, MA
A Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1121 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
- Math 30% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical score 32% 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 20 points since 2022, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$73,154
Median home value
$339,600
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,199NCES 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.
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is listed in Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is a public high school in New Bedford, MA, part of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical, serving approximately 2,147 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
What grades does Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical serve?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical has an enrollment of approximately 2,147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical rank in MA?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical ranks #1,033 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical's MySchoolScout rating?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical a charter school?
No, Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical a Title I school?
No, Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 196
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (508) 998-3321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02745)
- 25,013
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 02745; 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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