At a glance
Reported students
200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290.5
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School: 200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 67
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.4:1
What the reported data says about Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in New Bedford. It is one of 24 current school records connected to New Bedford. NCES reports 200 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (23.5%). English learners represent 23.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 37.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7.41 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 37.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7.41
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.51
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.5%
- Hispanic51%
- Black15.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Bedford
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Bedford High
High · Grades 09–12
2,878 reported students
Thomas R Rodman
Elementary · Grades KG–05
200 reported students
Ellen R Hathaway
Elementary · Grades KG–05
201 reported students
Jireh Swift
Elementary · Grades PK–05
204 reported students
Betsey B Winslow
Elementary · Grades KG–05
227 reported students
Carlos Pacheco
Elementary · Grades KG–05
242 reported students
Public schools near Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford High High · New Bedford | 09–12 | 2,878 | 1 mi |
| Fairhaven High High · Fairhaven | 09–12 | 568 | 1.5 mi |
| Global Learning Charter Public School High · Charter · Global Learning Charter Public (District) | 05–12 | 508 | 1.8 mi |
| Dartmouth High High · Dartmouth | 09–12 | 902 | 3.7 mi |
| Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical High · Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical | 09–12 | 2,151 | 3.9 mi |
| Westport Middle-High School High · Westport | 05–12 | 889 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
What grades does Whaling City Junior/Senior High School serve?
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New Bedford.
How many students attend Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School reported 200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 67 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 200 students and 17.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Whaling City Junior/Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Bedford attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Whaling City Junior/Senior High School in?
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School is part of New Bedford, based in New Bedford, MA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whaling City Junior/Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Bedford High (1 mi), Fairhaven High (1.5 mi), Global Learning Charter Public School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.