Summary:
The 02740 zip code area of Massachusetts is home to three high schools: New Bedford High, Whaling City Junior/Senior High School, and Trinity Day Academy. While New Bedford High is the largest with nearly 2,900 students, the other two schools have significantly smaller enrollments of 179 and 86 students, respectively.
Despite serving the same geographic area, the schools exhibit stark performance differences. Trinity Day Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Massachusetts high schools over the past 15+ years, while all three schools struggle with low proficiency rates on MCAS standardized tests, well below state averages. Graduation rates for the 2023-2024 school year are 76.2% for all three schools, below the state average, and dropout rates are high at 13.0%.
The data suggests significant inequities in educational opportunities and resources within the 02740 zip code. While Trinity Day Academy spends the most per student at $29,708, its poor academic outcomes raise questions about the effective use of resources. Addressing these systemic challenges and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students in the area will require further analysis and targeted interventions by the New Bedford school district.
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