Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
2,095 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School (GNBVT), located at 1121 Ashley Blvd in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a premier career and technical education institution serving the Greater New Bedford area. Known locally as "Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech," the school offers a rigorous dual-curriculum that integrates comprehensive academic instruction with hands-on technical training. Students have the opportunity to specialize in a wide range of career pathways—spanning fields such as construction, culinary arts, healthcare, information technology, and advanced manufacturing—while simultaneously meeting the state's academic requirements for a high school diploma.
Beyond its technical shops, GNBVT is highly regarded for its commitment to workforce development and community partnership. The school operates as a "career-ready" hub, equipping students with industry-standard certifications and real-world experience that allows many graduates to enter the workforce immediately or pursue higher education with a distinct competitive advantage. With a sprawling campus that includes professional-grade facilities, the school functions as a significant economic engine for the region, fostering a culture of professional responsibility, innovation, and civic engagement among its diverse student body.
Beyond its technical shops, GNBVT is highly regarded for its commitment to workforce development and community partnership. The school operates as a "career-ready" hub, equipping students with industry-standard certifications and real-world experience that allows many graduates to enter the workforce immediately or pursue higher education with a distinct competitive advantage. With a sprawling campus that includes professional-grade facilities, the school functions as a significant economic engine for the region, fostering a culture of professional responsibility, innovation, and civic engagement among its diverse student body.
2,095
Total Students
193.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,180 |
| Hispanic | 588 |
| Black | 183 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More | 114 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White1,180 (56.4 %)
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Hispanic588 (28.1 %)
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Black183 (8.7 %)
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Two or More114 (5.4 %)
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Asian21 (1.0 %)
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American Indian5 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Career and Technical School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical |
| Phone: | (508)998-3321 |
| Website: | http://www.gnbvt.edu |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 2,095 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 193.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
561
Grade 10
564
Grade 11
520
Grade 12
450
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 561 |
| Grade 10 | 564 |
| Grade 11 | 520 |
| Grade 12 | 450 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 989 | 47.2% |
| Male | 1,104 | 52.7% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.1% |
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