Summary:
The New Bedford area of Massachusetts is home to 3 high schools serving grades 5-12: New Bedford High, Whaling City Junior/Senior High School, and Trinity Day Academy. While New Bedford High is the largest traditional public high school with over 2,800 students, the other two schools are smaller alternative high schools serving around 200 students each.
Academically, the schools in New Bedford face significant challenges. All three have graduation rates around 76% and dropout rates of 13%, which are well below state averages. On standardized tests, the schools' proficiency rates in English, math, and science lag far behind Massachusetts state averages. Interestingly, the school with the highest per-student spending, Trinity Day Academy, has the lowest test scores, while New Bedford High spends the least per student but has the highest academic performance in the group.
Overall, the data suggests the New Bedford school district is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. Addressing the wide achievement gaps and improving outcomes should be a top priority for the district. While the smaller alternative schools may be serving specialized populations, their academic results still lag behind state standards, indicating a need for significant improvements across the New Bedford high school system.
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