F Top 97%

Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

Grades 06-12 NEW BEDFORD, MA

Improved 17 spots from last year

#337 State Rank
C- District Grade
455 County Street, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
Diverse
MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated December 2025
200 Students
81.9% Attendance Rate
21.7 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

6% Proficient or Above

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 English Language Arts 10 6% 0%
2024 English Language Arts 10 0% 0%
2024 Mathematics 10 0% 0%
2023 English Language Arts 10 7% 0%
2023 Mathematics 10 33% 0%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

200 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 51%
White 23.5%
Black 15.5%
Multiracial 10%

Gender

64.5% Male
35.5% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 13.5%
Special Education 32.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch 88%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

81.9% Attendance Rate
52.8% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

455 County Street, NEW BEDFORD, MA

F-Rated School

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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 #337 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 200 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 81.9%. 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.