For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,171 students in 02740, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 02740, MA are Whaling City Junior/senior High School, New Bedford High School and Trinity Day Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 02740 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 02740, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 02740 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Bedford High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02740, MA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whaling City Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
New Bedford High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 9-12 | 2,878 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Trinity Day Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 02740, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 02740, MA include Whaling City Junior/senior High School, New Bedford High School and Trinity Day Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 02740?
3 public high schools are located in 02740.
What is the racial composition of students in 02740?
02740 public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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