Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech
A regional vocational-technical high school (grades 9–12) serving New Bedford, Dartmouth & Fairhaven — where students graduate both college- and career-ready.
Grades 9–12
Regional voc-tech district
~2,900 students
Est. 1908
About the School
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School — known to everyone as GNB Voc-Tech — is one of the largest vocational-technical high schools in Massachusetts, serving grades 9–12 from New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven. As its own regional district, Voc-Tech blends a full academic education with hands-on career and technical training, so students leave ready for whatever comes next.
College- and career-ready: In a typical class, 60–70% of graduates go on to college or advanced technical schools, while others step straight into skilled careers — a rare "both doors open" outcome.
Programs & pathways
30+ career programs
Organized into industry academies
Freshman exploratory
Try programs before choosing a major
Academic + shop cycles
Alternating hands-on and classroom
Serves 3 communities
New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven
School history
Voc-Tech's roots run deep. Founded in 1908, it stands as one of the first vocational schools in the entire country, more than a century of preparing area students with real-world, career-ready skills. Guided by its core values of Preparation, Passion, and Perseverance, the school has earned a lasting reputation for turning out skilled professionals across dozens of industries.
Location & contact
1121 Ashley Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
New Bedford Public Schools · Bristol County
By the numbers
9–12
Grade levels
~2,150
Students
30+
Career programs
1908
Founded
Homes across the Voc-Tech region
Because Voc-Tech is a regional, application-based school, filter your IDX widget across all three sending towns rather than one neighborhood.
Frequently asked questions
Which towns does Voc-Tech serve?
New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven, as its own regional district.
How do students choose a program?
Freshmen explore a range of technical programs before selecting a career major.
Where is the school located?
1121 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745.
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