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Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Rd, Newton Centre, MA, 02459-1314 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Newton South High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Middlesex County, MA
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1700 students
% Male / % Female 51%  /  49%
Total Classroom Teachers 137 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 458 students
Grade 10 - 427 students
Grade 11 - 416 students
Grade 12 - 399 students
This School ( MA ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:14
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( MA ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 14% 5%
% Hispanic 6% 14%
% Black 6% 8%
% White 72% 71%
% Unknown 2 % 4%
Additional Student Information
This School ( MA ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 4% 24%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 2% 5%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
( MA ) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name Newton School District
This School's Agency ( MA ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 22 3
Number of Students Managed 11,550 students 1,973 students
District Total Revenue $178,615,000 $24,738,000
District Expenditure $183,556,000 $23,460,000
District Revenue / Student $15,465 $19,938
District Expenditure / Student $15,892 $10,244
District Graduation Rates n/a n/a
School Notes:
  • Located on 140 Brandeis Road in Newton, Massachusetts, Newton South High School is one of two public high schools in the city, the other being Newton North.
  • Newton South consistently ranks among the top schools in Massachusetts in Boston Magazine's annual review of state high schools. As of 2006, it holds the 11th position.
  • Mission statement: Newton South High School, a community of students, parents, faculty, and staff,
  • Is dedicated to equality and opportunity for all.
  • Expects integrity; responsibility; and respect for self, others, and the environment.
  • Creates a climate of safety and kindness.
  • Encourages communication and personal connections.
  • Nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning.
  • Fosters self-confidence and success for all learners.
  • Ground plan: Newton South High is divided into four sections known as houses. The houses are Goldrick, which contains the History department and the nursery school; Wheeler, which contains the English department and some math and science rooms; Cutler, which includes the science wing and contains the math and science departments; and Goodwin, which contains the World Language department. Rooms at Newton South High School follow a simple code- the first digit tells the building number, the second digit tells the floor, and the last two digits are the room number. Building 1 is Goldrick, 2 is Wheeler, 3 is the science wing, 4 is Cutler, 5 is the field house and associated classrooms, 6 is Goodwin, 7 is the cafeteria and the college and career resource room, 8 is the administrative section, and 9 is the arts wing in addition to the Van Seasholes Auditorium.
  • Reconstruction and recent changes: The school has recently undergone a complete reconstruction with a new wing added and almost all of the old wings rebuilt. In addition, a fieldhouse containing an indoor track, a basketball court and new classrooms was added; the old gym facilities were completely renovated.
  • In the new 2005 school year, homeroom also met its demise and was replaced by "H Block" for the upper classmen and "Advisory" for the Freshmen. H Block now occurs only on Tuesdays and Fridays. Along with the arrival of H Block, there came a slight shift in the length of Tuesdays with a rarely noticed five extra minutes. In response to negative feedback concerning the new schedule, at the start of 2006 homeroom/advisory was changed again. The new schedule has advisory meet on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays for five minutes. On Tuesdays it meets for twenty five minutes.
  • Newspapers: Newton South's two school newspapers are Denebola, the school's official paper, and The Lion's Roar, a student-started paper. According to Jack Dvorak, an Indiana University professor who studies high school journalism, "I don't know of any school other than that one that has two papers at least in part supported by the school. That really is rare, if not unique".
  • The two papers are consisently ranked among the best in the region. They recently tied for second place in an annual competition by the New England Scholastic Press Association. At the recent Suffolk University Greater Boston Journalism Contest, The Lion's Roar won awards for best newswriting and best sportswriting in Massachusetts, and Denebola won second place in newswriting as well as the general excellence award. In the fall of 2004, The Lion's Roar won the Pacemaker Award at the National Scholastic Press Association's annual conference. In the Spring of 2005, Denebola won first place at the annual New England Scholastic Press Association conference.
  • Television Show: South's Official television program entitled "South Bound" is set to premiere this fall throughout the school and the larger Newton community. While there have been past attempts to create a TV show for Newton South, all attempts have failed until now. The program, which is based out of the school's Media Lab, is funded in part by the school, but mostly by independent fundraisers. More information about South Bound can be found by contacting the Producers at NSHSTV@gmail.com
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (02459)
School Zip (02459) (MA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 17,856 people 6,259,314 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 77% 40%
Population Average Age 40 years old 36.5 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $99,076 $49,984
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.2 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 66 years old 55 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 82% / 18% 58% / 42%
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