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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL·NCES 250844002266

Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical

1121 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745 · (508) 998-3321 · Bristol County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBCAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL2,151 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,151
High
STATE 777
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
191 FTE teachers
STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
558
Grade 10
557
Grade 11
527
Grade 12
509
Student demographics
White
1,11352%
STATE 51%
Hispanic
67431%
STATE 26%
Black
21010%
STATE 10%
Asian
111%
STATE 7%
Two+
1376%
STATE 5%
Native American
40%
STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,10952%
Female
1,04148%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
33.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -21.0pp since 2018
Math
30.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -26.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,151
-2 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 10.8:1
% White
52%
was 65%
% Hispanic
31%
was 22%
% Black
10%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical

Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical operates as a sizable senior high in New Bedford, Massachusetts, one of the schools within Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical. Current enrollment sits at 2,151 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 777 students per school, that is 177% bigger than typical.

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical is the operating authority for Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

On demographics, Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical shows that the largest single group is White at 52%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 31% Hispanic, 10% Black, 6% multiracial. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 77%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 191 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.3:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.4:1, putting Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Bristol County indicate median household earnings sit near $85,625, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Bristol County's 142 public schools (combined enrollment of about 80,897 students), Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Elwyn G Campbell, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 2,153 (now 2,151). The White share of enrollment decreased from 65% to 52% over that span.

On the community side, the feed for Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Bristol County at a glance

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Population
582,270
Census ACS
Median income
$85,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
142
80,897 students

Quick facts

School name
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
District
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
Address
1121 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
Phone
(508) 998-3321
County
Bristol County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,151
Teachers (FTE)
191
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
250844002266
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
What is the total enrollment at Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical enrolls approximately 2,151 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical serve?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
Approximately 11.3:1 students per teacher at Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical.
How diverse is Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical reports a student body of 52% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical?
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is overseen by Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical in Bristol County.
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