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Overall#288
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School Code: 350690

Snowden International High School

Boston

Boston, Massachusetts's capital and largest city, is a historic urban center known for its colonial heritage, world-class universities, and diverse neighborhoods. Snowden International High School serves students from across the city with a distinctive focus on international studies and language immersion programs. The school is located in the Copley Square area of Back Bay, one of Boston's most iconic neighborhoods featuring Victorian brownstones and proximity to cultural institutions like the Boston Public Library.
State Rankings
#288
Overall Rank
#316
SAT Total
#284
ELA MCAS
#279
Math MCAS
AP Success
#284
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score-28
839
Reading/Writing-4
431
Math-24
408
Tests Taken
155
Score Composition
R/W: 431
Math: 408

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts+1130%(Rank #284)
Mathematics+1624%(Rank #279)
Science
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
487
Math
483
Science
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 21.0th · Math: 18.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 41.0 · Math: 52.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
16
Tests Taken
16
Passing Rate (3-5)
0%
Score Distribution
0.0%
Score 5
0.0%
Score 4
0.0%
Score 3
31.3%
Score 2
68.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 100%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
57%
30%
White: 7.1%
Asian: 2.6%
Hispanic/Latino: 56.8%
Black/African American: 29.5%
Multi-Race: 3.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Gender
50.6% Female
48.9% Male
0.5% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs85.5% (372)
Low Income74.9% (326)
English Learners20.2% (88)
First Language Not English44.8% (195)
Key Indicators
High Needs
85.5%
Low Income
74.9%

Graduation Rate

83.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate +4.4
State Ranking
#284
Cohort Size
107
Dropped Out: 12.1%
Still in School: 2.8%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+7.7
83.9%
Chronically Absent-19
57.4%
Avg. Absences per Student27
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.4%
Out-of-School Suspension12%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
43.7%
Based on 87 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
90.6%
% 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-28
839
20172025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)+11
30
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)+16
24
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+4.4
83.2
20152024
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+7.7
83.9
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-19
57.4
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+32.8
75.3
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

75.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
22.6%
4-Year Private College
29%
4-Year Public College
2.2%
2-Year Private College
21.5%
2-Year Public College
5.4%
Other Post-Secondary
1.1%
Apprenticeship
5.4%
Work
2.2%
Other
10.8%
Unknown
Based on 93 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)37.8
Student/Teacher Ratio11.1 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers70.9%
Teaching In-Field90%
Quick Facts
District: Boston
School Code: 350690
Class Size Indicator: 11.1 to 1

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