Serving 421 students in grades 9-12, Snowden International High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Snowden International School at Copley covers the entire Boston, MA school district, encompassing approximately 49.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Snowden International High School's student population of 421 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1882
School Rankings
Snowden International High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snowden International High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
34%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
Showing 2001–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowden International High School's ranking?
Snowden International High School is ranked #1409 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Snowden International High School?
The graduation rate of Snowden International High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Snowden International High School?
421 students attend Snowden International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Snowden International High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snowden International High School?
Snowden International High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Snowden International High School offer ?
Snowden International High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Snowden International High School part of?
Snowden International High School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Snowden International High School located?
Snowden International High School is located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, MA.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great experience, caring teachers, opportunity to go abroad, I went to China thye summer beofre my junior year. I would not trade the experience I had here for anything. Learned a new language and got involved in extra circular activites. Got to eat lunch at all great places copley had to offer becuyase lunch is unsupervised and students are allowed to leave school and come back for class. The whole four years I was there there were probably like 2 altercations (student fight). Three building where you have class so it feels like a college campus. When i have my own children someday I would want them to go here.
5 10/10/2025
I just wondering in your school do you accept international students? thanks
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