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Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
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SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25About 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.
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