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School Code: 2070510
Newton South High
Newton is an affluent suburban city located immediately west of Boston, known for its tree-lined neighborhoods and strong emphasis on education. The city is divided into thirteen distinct villages, each with its own character, and is home to Boston College's main campus. Newton has long been recognized as one of the most desirable communities in the Boston area, with a highly educated population and a rich history dating back to its founding in 1688.
State Rankings
#17
Overall Rank
#6
SAT Total
#32
ELA MCAS
#11
Math MCAS
#32
AP Success
#35
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ +19
1303
Reading/Writing▲ +10
646
Math▸ +9
657
Tests Taken
542
Score Composition
R/W: 646
Math: 657
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▸ 079%(Rank #32)
Mathematics▲ +484%(Rank #11)
Science—
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
517
Math
525
Science
—
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 93.0th · Math: 98.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 59.0 · Math: 63.0
ELA: 59.0 · Math: 63.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
660
Tests Taken
1,512
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +6.9
91.3%
AP Success Rank: #32
Score Distribution
39.3%
Score 5
35.5%
Score 4
16.5%
Score 3
7.0%
Score 2
1.7%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 8.7%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 55.7%
Asian: 25.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 9%
Black/African American: 3.8%
Multi-Race: 6.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Gender
48.8% Female
50.6% Male
0.6% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs29% (541)
Low Income11.3% (210)
English Learners2.7% (50)
First Language Not English33.9% (632)
Key Indicators
High Needs
29%
Low Income
11.3%
Graduation Rate
98.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ +0.2
State Ranking
#35
Cohort Size
427
Dropped Out: 0.2%
Still in School: 0.9%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +1.2
94.7%
Chronically Absent▼ -5.7
12.3%
Avg. Absences per Student9.4
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.4%
Out-of-School Suspension0.6%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
96.8%
Based on 473 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
80.4%
% 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▸ +19
1303
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▸ 0
79
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▲ +4
84
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ +0.2
98.6
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +6.9
91.3
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +1.2
94.7
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -5.7
12.3
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +3
91.8
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
91.8%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
54.1%
4-Year Private College
33.8%
4-Year Public College
0.9%
2-Year Private College
3%
2-Year Public College
1.3%
Other Post-Secondary
2.2%
Work
0.6%
Military
1.1%
Other
3%
Unknown
Based on 464 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)163
Student/Teacher Ratio11.6 to 1
Teachers Licensed96.4%
Experienced Teachers81.4%
Teaching In-Field86%
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