New Bedford High, MA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
How New Bedford High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score62
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at New Bedford High
2,171Students
-Low-Income Students
161Teachers
13 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 29% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 25% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 21% | 21% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 9% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 31% | 61% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 18% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at New Bedford High
46%Math Proficiency
62%Reading Proficiency
54%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 64% | 58% | 50% |
| Male | 47% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 54% | 80% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 62% | 59% |
| Black | 47% | 42% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 60% | 54% |
| Other | 65% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 30% | 41% | 43% |
| Limited English | 22% | 32% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 49% | 42% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 27% | 27% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at New Bedford High
68%Overall Rate
67%Low-Income
47%Limited English
47%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 68% | 69% |
| Black | 64% | 65% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 85% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 55% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near New Bedford High, MA
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near New Bedford High, MA
Holy Family Holy Name School
1 miles, SE
Nazarene Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Our Sisters' School
1 miles, S
Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford
1 miles, SE