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School Code: 2070505
Newton North High
Newton is an affluent suburban city located just west of Boston, known for its tree-lined streets, strong public schools, and well-educated population. The city is divided into 13 distinct villages, each with its own character, and is home to Boston College's main campus. Newton has a long history as a streetcar suburb and today maintains a reputation as one of the most desirable residential communities in the Greater Boston area.
State Rankings
#31
Overall Rank
#24
SAT Total
#43
ELA MCAS
#30
Math MCAS
#37
AP Success
#155
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ +15
1264
Reading/Writing▸ +6
628
Math▸ +9
636
Tests Taken
513
Score Composition
R/W: 628
Math: 636
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -477%(Rank #43)
Mathematics▸ -277%(Rank #30)
Science—
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
517
Math
518
Science
—
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 93.0th · Math: 92.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 60.0 · Math: 57.0
ELA: 60.0 · Math: 57.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
691
Tests Taken
1,655
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +9.8
89.9%
AP Success Rank: #37
Score Distribution
35.2%
Score 5
35.2%
Score 4
19.5%
Score 3
8.1%
Score 2
2.0%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 10.1%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 57.8%
Asian: 17.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 11.9%
Black/African American: 5%
Multi-Race: 7.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
Gender
50.1% Female
49.1% Male
0.8% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs32.9% (676)
Low Income15.1% (310)
English Learners2.9% (59)
First Language Not English23.8% (489)
Key Indicators
High Needs
32.9%
Low Income
15.1%
Graduation Rate
94.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -2.3
State Ranking
#155
Cohort Size
523
Dropped Out: 1.7%
Still in School: 3.4%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +1.6
93.8%
Chronically Absent▼ -7.3
17.3%
Avg. Absences per Student10.9
Discipline
In-School Suspension1.5%
Out-of-School Suspension0.9%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
96.2%
Based on 478 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
81.9%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▸ +15
1264
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -4
77
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▸ -2
77
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -2.3
94.8
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +9.8
89.9
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +1.6
93.8
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -7.3
17.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ -0.1
88.9
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
88.9%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
51.9%
4-Year Private College
33.7%
4-Year Public College
3.3%
2-Year Public College
0.6%
Other Post-Secondary
2.7%
Work
0.6%
Military
4.7%
Other
2.5%
Unknown
Based on 514 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)194.5
Student/Teacher Ratio10.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed99%
Experienced Teachers79.2%
Teaching In-Field95.8%
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