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.
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

Student Demographics for Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Demographic Student Count
White1,180
Hispanic588
Black183
Asian21
Two or More114
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,180 (56.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    588 (28.1 %)
  • Black
    183 (8.7 %)
  • Two or More
    114 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    21 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Grade Student Count
Grade 9561
Grade 10564
Grade 11520
Grade 12450
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female98947.2%
Male1,10452.7%
Not Specified20.1%
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