Serving 2,898 students in grades 9-12, New Bedford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
New Bedford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Bedford High School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Bedford High School?
The graduation rate of New Bedford High School is 79%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Bedford High School?
2,898 students attend New Bedford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of New Bedford High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Bedford High School?
New Bedford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Bedford High School offer ?
New Bedford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Bedford High School part of?
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