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#1184 of 1,793 schools in MA
New Bedford High
High School · New Bedford · New Bedford, MA
A high school in New Bedford, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
230 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740
- Math 14% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Bedford High score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 New Bedford High 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$54,563
Median home value
$303,400
Median rent
$1,052/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Day AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–12 | 0.6 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Whaling City Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Nazarene Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Bishop Stang High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 528 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Bedford
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #9 of 24
- District spending per student
- $23,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Bedford High is listed in New Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Bedford High
New Bedford High is a public high school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford, serving approximately 2,893 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,184 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about New Bedford High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Bedford High
What grades does New Bedford High serve?
New Bedford High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Bedford High?
New Bedford High has an enrollment of approximately 2,893 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bedford High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bedford High is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Bedford High rank in MA?
New Bedford High ranks #1,184 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is New Bedford High's MySchoolScout rating?
New Bedford High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 New Bedford High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Bedford High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Bedford High a charter school?
No, New Bedford High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Bedford High a Title I school?
No, New Bedford High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,893
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 201
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.7%
- Phone
- (508) 997-4511
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02740)
- 46,336
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 02740; 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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