Summary:
The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical district in Massachusetts is home to a single high school, Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, which serves students in grades 9-12. This vocational-focused school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 56.32% White, 28.07% Hispanic, 8.74% African American, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students.
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranking 211 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools in 2023-2024 (2 out of 5 stars) and 168 out of 347 in 2022-2023 (3 out of 5 stars). The school maintains a strong 95.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.7% dropout rate, indicating effective student support and retention strategies. However, its academic performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, falls below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, suggesting a need for targeted academic improvement initiatives.
Despite the school's below-average academic performance, its high spending per student of $22,955 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1 suggest a focus on providing a well-resourced educational experience. Overall, Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical appears to be a diverse and generally well-performing school, with opportunities for enhancing student learning outcomes in core academic areas.
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