MAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School — School Profile & District Info
High|New Bedford, Massachusetts|New Bedford
New Bedford, MA 02740
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
<=20%
Math Proficiency
<50%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
Chronic Absenteeism
38.5%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
81
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
15.35
100% fully certified
Counselors
7.4099998
Psychologists
1
Nurses
2.51
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,022
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$12,150
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$22,946
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 13%State 85%Local 3%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$503,947
+2.7% 1yr+41.4% 5yr
Providence, RI metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
18.0%
Below 150% poverty line
5.8%
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Uninsured residents
14.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
3,142
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,873
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
785 (27%)
Autism
527 (18%)
Other Health Impairment
407 (14%)
Emotional Disturbance
287 (10%)
Speech/Language Impairment
285 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
172 (6%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
200
Current enrollment
Growing(+59% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
As of the most recent data, 179 students are enrolled at Whaling City Junior/Senior High School. It is a High school within the local district.
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