F Top 97%

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

Grades 06-12 NEW BEDFORD, MA

Moved up 16 places from 2024 to 2025

#338 State Rank
D District Grade
455 County Street, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
190 Students
84% Attendance Rate
21.9 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

6% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 7% 7%
2025 6% 6%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts10 6%—
2024English Language Arts10 ——
2024Mathematics10 ——
2023English Language Arts10 7%—
2023Mathematics10 33%—

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

190 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 47.4%
White 24.7%
Black 18.4%
Multiracial 9.5%

Gender

63.7% Male
36.3% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 11.6%
Special Education 28.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch 85.3%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

84% Attendance Rate
51.3% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

455 County Street, NEW BEDFORD, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whaling City Junior/Senior High School's grade rating?

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School has earned a grade of F, ranked #338 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 97% of Massachusetts Combined schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?

Approximately 190 students are enrolled at Whaling City Junior/Senior High School.

How does Whaling City Junior/Senior High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Whaling City Junior/Senior High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (6% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the graduation rate at Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School has a 50% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.

What is the attendance rate at Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School has an attendance rate of 84%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Whaling City Junior/Senior High School part of?

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is part of New Bedford School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.