Enrollment
2,878
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250843001336
New Bedford High — New Bedford, MA
Federal NCES profile for New Bedford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Bedford · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
203.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Bedford High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
New Bedford High reports 2,878 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 203.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 118 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Bedford spends $23,947 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 82.7% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Bedford High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,878 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,947
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors24.3 FTE
Per 118 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 470 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,878 Top 100% in Massachusetts — larger than 0% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 203.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250843001336
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 28.8%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Counselors (FTE) 24.3
Students per counselor 118:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 470
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Bedford, which includes New Bedford High.
$23,947
Per student
-16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 82.7%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about New Bedford High
How many students attend New Bedford High?
New Bedford High has 2,878 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Bedford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bedford High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bedford High is 14.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Bedford High?
The largest demographic group at New Bedford High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Bedford, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Bedford High?
New Bedford High has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.