Summary:
The Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical is the sole public high school in the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical District in Massachusetts. The school serves a diverse student population, with proficiency rates on state assessments slightly below the state average but a high four-year graduation rate of 95.7%.
Academically, the school's proficiency rates on the MCAS Next Generation assessments in the 2023-2024 school year were 53.17% in English Language Arts, 43.26% in Mathematics, and 43.41% in Science, compared to state averages of 56.86%, 48.47%, and 49.26%, respectively. However, the school's performance has remained relatively consistent over the past two years, indicating a stable academic environment. The school's spending per student of $22,955 is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 10.8 is relatively low, which may contribute to the school's strong 95.7% four-year graduation rate.
Overall, the Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical appears to be a well-performing school that is effectively supporting its diverse student population and helping them achieve academic success, as evidenced by the high graduation rate and consistent performance on standardized assessments, despite being slightly below the state averages.
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