Newton South High School

140 Brandeis Road
Newton Center, MA 02459

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (617) 559-6700

www.newton.k12.ma.us

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Newton South High School serves 1,869 students in grades 9-12.

Newton South High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,869 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newton South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Newton South High School's student population of 1,869 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 159 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,869 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

159 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Newton South High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Newton South High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#74 out of 1667 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Newton South High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

85%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newton South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

79%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newton South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

23%

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

60%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Newton South High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Newton South High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

97%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Newton South High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

11%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newton South High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newton School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newton South High School's ranking?

Newton South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Newton South High School?

The graduation rate of Newton South High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Newton South High School?

1,869 students attend Newton South High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Newton South High School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton South High School?

Newton South High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Newton South High School offer ?

Newton South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Newton South High School part of?

Newton South High School is part of Newton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,869 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education