New Bedford High School
- Public
- NEW BEDFORD, MA
Public School
New Bedford High School
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- NEW BEDFORD, MA
- Rating 3.38 out of 5 246 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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New Bedford High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
25%
Percent Proficient - Math
21%
Average Graduation Rate
79%
Average SAT
1080
229 responses
Average ACT
26
21 responses
AP Enrollment
14%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$50,581
National
$69,021Median Rent
$936
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$258,300
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
67%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 18 responsesPoll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 18 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,722
Free or Reduced Lunch
73%
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 19 responses79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 19 responses89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 19 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$66,396
Teachers in First/Second Year
16.7%
50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 32 responses72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 32 responses50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 32 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$23,497 / year
National
$12,23973%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 37 responses32%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 37 responses43%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 37 responsesSimilar Schools
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New Bedford High School Reviews
Rating 3.38 out of 5 246 reviews
New Bedford high has a bad reputation, which is often unfounded. I've gone to this school for all four years and the experience has been extreamly rewarding! New Bedford High has an outstanding music program, an outstanding JROTC program, and an extensive selection of AP classes. The school is also very diverse, with a hefty percent of students coming from non-English speaking homes. Du to it being a low-income school, there are many opportunities for students, such as fee waivers for AP classes, SATs, and college application fees. However, I do not recommend this school for students that struggle academically, as the reputation of the school comes from issues arriving from general ed classes.
Overall, I'm genuinely so appreciative of the opportunities I've had at this school & I love coming to school. Personally, I have had a great experience here with the teachers, my classes, & the overall atmosphere (some of the time depending on general classes vs. AP or honors). I've absolutely LOVED most of my teachers & they have impacted me so incredibly much - generally, they are understanding, reasonable, & actually want to teach. The opportunities/resources given are great & extremely beneficial, including AP and honors classes, dual-enrollment with UMass and BCC, GearUP (college readiness - which has been EXTREMELY helpful with my applications/process), JROTC, clubs, sports, etc. I haven't had any issues with administration or particular teachers or counselors but I have heard of some stories. The only real critique I have is the lack of communication in some circumstances, however, I've seen it improve over the time I've been here along with safety - with new alarms & security
New Bedford High Schools greatest strength is its' diversity. It is in a city full of people from all over the world and a true melting pot of all the best parts of each culture. The art and band departments churn out gorgeous work that creates Whaler pride. The JROTC program is the longest running in the country and students take pride in being leaders. One change to the school would be administration's take on handling students course load and scheduling. They add staff who are meant to help but many student's underachieve with little support, or are AP students who are encouraged to take more than they can handle to boost the school's test scores.