Serious incidents run well above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 36 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 3 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 0 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 174 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 1 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 5 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 33 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 2 | Minor |
New Bedford High ranks #16 of 23 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles S Ashley | KG–05 | 53 | A |
| William H Taylor | PK–05 | 52 | A |
| Thomas R Rodman | KG–05 | 51 | A |
| Renaissance Community Innovation School | PK–05 | 50 | A |
| Ellen R Hathaway | PK–05 | 46 | A |
| Casimir Pulaski | PK–05 | 43 | A |
| Jireh Swift | PK–05 | 38 | A |
| Betsey B Winslow | KG–05 | 34 | A |