Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical

www.gnbvt.edu

2,151 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.

2,151

Total Students

190.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

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
White	1,113
Hispanic	674
Black	210
Asian	11
Two or More	137
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,113 (51.8%)
Hispanic
674 (31.3%)
Black
210 (9.8%)
Two or More
137 (6.4%)
Asian
11 (0.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	2,151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	190.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 558

Grade 10 557

Grade 11 527

Grade 12 509