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Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,095 students in Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,095 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
588 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
24%
# Black Students
183 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
1,180 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
56%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
-
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
561
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
564
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
520
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
450
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,868 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 125% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,870 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,868
$23,913
Spending / Student
$24,870
$24,672
Best Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District?
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,095 students.
What is the rank of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District?
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is ranked #134 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District?
56% of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District 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 Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District?
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,870 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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