For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,807 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 28% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in New Bedford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
New Bedford, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in New Bedford, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 2,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Global Learning Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Nye St.
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
Gr: 5-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
New Bedford High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 9-12 | 2,893 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Trinity Day Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 5-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
New Bedford, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Gr: 9-12
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
120 Katherine Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
How many public high schools are located in New Bedford?
5 public high schools are located in New Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in New Bedford?
New Bedford public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in New Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in New Bedford include: New Bedford High School vs. Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical vs. New Bedford High School
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