- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Bedford, MA
New Bedford High
Federal NCES profile for New Bedford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250843001336
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Bedford High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #2 of 28
- public schools in New Bedford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 2,878
- students enrolled
New Bedford High has class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Bedford High ranks #2 of 28 public schools in New Bedford, MA.
School address
District: New Bedford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250843001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
New Bedford High held near 2,893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 203.9 → 201.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 250843001336 · New Bedford, MA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,878 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandin Middle School (990 students)
New Bedford High held near 2,893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 203.9 → 201.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
New Bedford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Bedford High
2,878 students
- Normandin Midd 990
Normandin Middle School
990 students
- Keith Middle S 949
Keith Middle School
949 students
- Roosevelt Midd 759
Roosevelt Middle School
759 students
- Hayden/Mcfadde 748
Hayden/Mcfadden
748 students
- Abraham Lincol 687
Abraham Lincoln
687 students
What this shows New Bedford High reports 2,878 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Bedford High compares
New Bedford High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,878 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,878
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,807
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, New Bedford High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for New Bedford reports $22,807 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Bedford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandin Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keith Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayden/Mcfadden | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Bedford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in New Bedford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,878 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,898 (2022-23) → 2,893 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bedford High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bedford High is 14.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in New Bedford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Bedford High?
New Bedford High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Bedford High rank among public schools in New Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, New Bedford High ranks #2 of 28 public schools in New Bedford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in New Bedford?
Besides New Bedford High, New Bedford also operates Normandin Middle School (990 students), Keith Middle School (949 students), and Roosevelt Middle School (759 students). See the New Bedford district page for the complete list.