Serving 135 students in grades 7-12, Whaling City Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whaling City Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whaling City Junior/senior High School's student population of 135 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whaling City Junior/senior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
41%
24%
Black
23%
10%
White
21%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whaling City Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Whaling City Junior/senior High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whaling City Junior/senior High School?
135 students attend Whaling City Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Whaling City Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whaling City Junior/senior High School?
Whaling City Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whaling City Junior/senior High School offer ?
Whaling City Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whaling City Junior/senior High School part of?
Whaling City Junior/senior High School is part of New Bedford School District.
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