Serving 2,095 students in grades 9-12, Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,095 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical's student population of 2,095 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 194 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,095 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
194 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
28%
24%
Black
9%
10%
White
56%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical's ranking?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is ranked #573 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical often compared to?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like New Bedford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
2,095 students attend Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical offer ?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical part of?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is part of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District.
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