New Bedford High School
New Bedford High School
The city's flagship public high school (grades 9–12), an IB World School and proud home of the Whalers, serving New Bedford and Acushnet.
Grades 9–12
New Bedford Public Schools
~2,900 students
Est. 1827
Grades 9–12
New Bedford Public Schools
~2,900 students
Est. 1827
About the School
New Bedford High School (NBHS) is the district's largest and flagship high school, serving around 2,900 students in grades 9–12 from a campus in the West End. One of the biggest high schools in Massachusetts, it's known for its remarkable diversity and a genuinely broad academic program that gives students many paths to college and career.
An IB World School: NBHS is authorized to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate programme, alongside 20+ AP courses, honors tracks, and dual-enrollment options — a rare depth of college-level opportunity for a public high school.
Programs & pathways
International Baccalaureate
Authorized IB World School
AP, honors & dual enrollment
20+ AP courses, college credit
Visual & performing arts
Including award-winning show choir
Whaler athletics & JROTC
Division I sports; historic JROTC
International Baccalaureate
Authorized IB World School
AP, honors & dual enrollment
20+ AP courses, college credit
Visual & performing arts
Including award-winning show choir
Whaler athletics & JROTC
Division I sports; historic JROTC
School history
Few schools can match New Bedford High's pedigree. Established in 1827, it was among the very first high schools in Massachusetts and today's campus is the third home in its long history, with the current building opening in 1972.
The school's teams are the Whalers, a nod to the city's legendary whaling heritage, competing in red and white. NBHS is also home to one of the nation's longest continuously operating JROTC programs a legacy of tradition and school spirit that still defines the place today.
Location & contact
230 Hathaway Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford Public Schools · Bristol County
230 Hathaway Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford Public Schools · Bristol County
By the numbers
By the numbers
14:1
Student–teacher
20+
AP courses
9–12
Grade levels
~2,900
Students
9–12
Grade levels
~2,900
Students
14:1
Student–teacher
20+
AP courses
Homes for sale near New Bedford High School
Homes for sale near New Bedford High School
NBHS sits in the West End (near Keith Middle School).
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Roosevelt serve?
Grades 9 through 12.
Where is the school located?
230 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740, in the West End.
What college-level programs are offered?
An International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, 20+ AP courses, honors tracks, and dual-enrollment for college credit.
What grades does Roosevelt serve?
Grades 9 through 12.
Where is the school located?
230 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740,
in the West End.
What college-level programs are offered?
An International Baccalaureate (IB) programme,
20+ AP courses, honors tracks, and
dual-enrollment for college credit.
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