New Bedford High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 · New Bedford
#282 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts
#14551 of 16,910 nationally
About New Bedford High
New Bedford High is a public high school located in New Bedford, in the New Bedford school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,878 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 282nd of 300 ranked high schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,878.
There are 26 schools in New Bedford; New Bedford High ranks 23rd of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for New Bedford High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,878
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near New Bedford High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Keith Middle School
New Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
949 students · 386 m away
Elizabeth Carter Brooks
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students · 652 m away
Thomas R Rodman
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
200 students · 917 m away
Trinity Day Academy
New Bedford · Public high · Grades 6–12
93 students · 945 m away
John Avery Parker
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 1.1 km away
Ellen R Hathaway
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
201 students · 1.3 km away
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students · 1.4 km away
Carlos Pacheco
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students · 1.5 km away
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
New Bedford · Public high · Grades 7–12
200 students · 1.6 km away
Hayden/McFadden
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Taunton High
Taunton · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,877 students
B M C Durfee High
Fall River · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,642 students
Framingham High School
Framingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,534 students
Boston Latin School
Boston · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,424 students
Lexington High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,405 students
Lowell High
Lowell · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,446 students
Frequently asked questions
Is New Bedford High a good school?
New Bedford High has a Success Index (US) of 24.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #282 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does New Bedford High rank in Massachusetts?
New Bedford High ranks #282 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts and #14551 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend New Bedford High?
New Bedford High had 2,878 students in 2025.
Is New Bedford High a elementary school or a high school?
New Bedford High is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near New Bedford High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of New Bedford High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.