Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

High No virtual instruction New Bedford, MA Grades 07–12 Suburb: Midsize Providence-Warwick, RI-MA SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
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Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
New Bedford, MA 02740
High No virtual instruction Grades 07–12 SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
200
Students
17.4
Teachers
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
(508)997-4511
Phone
http://whalingcity.newbedfordschools.or…
Website

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is a public High school located in New Bedford, MASSACHUSETTS, operated by the New Bedford school district. It serves grades 07–12.

Key statistics: 200 students enrolled; a 11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Massachusetts High School Average
Enrollment
200.0
State avg: 796.0
▼ 75% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.49:1
State avg: 23.7:1
▼ 51% better
School Details
School Name
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
NCESSCH ID
250843002681
State School ID
MA-0201-02010515
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
455 County Street
City
New Bedford
State
Massachusetts
ZIP Code
02740
County
Bristol County
Metro Area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
2509
State Leg. Upper
25D38
State Leg. Lower
25020
Latitude
41.63477
Longitude
-70.9317
Grades Offered
7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
200
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.4
Teachers FTE
📐
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 176 88%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
New Bedford
LEAID
2508430
State LEA ID
MA-0201
Phone
(508)997-4511
Website
http://www.newbedfordschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
New Bedford
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$287,332K
Federal Revenue
$36,782K
State Revenue
$243,418K
Local Revenue
$7,132K
Total Expenditure
$339,195K
Instruction Exp.
$152,147K
Support Services
$122,148K
Other Current Exp.
$13,989K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

1
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
New Bedford · Elementary
0.1 mi
2
Trinity Day Academy
New Bedford · High
0.4 mi
3
Ellen R Hathaway
New Bedford · Elementary
0.5 mi
4
John Avery Parker
New Bedford · Elementary
0.7 mi
5
Alfred J Gomes
New Bedford · Elementary
0.8 mi
6
Thomas R Rodman
New Bedford · Elementary
0.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Whaling City Junior/Senior High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
200 students are enrolled at Whaling City Junior/Senior High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Whaling City Junior/Senior High School have?
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School has 17.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Whaling City Junior/Senior High School serve?
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School serves grades 07 through 12.
Is Whaling City Junior/Senior High School a charter school?
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Whaling City Junior/Senior High School located in?
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is located in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan area.
What school district does Whaling City Junior/Senior High School belong to?
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is part of the New Bedford school district.
How much does New Bedford spend per student?
The New Bedford district spends approximately $1,695,975,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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