Snowden International High School

150 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 445 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Snowden International High School's student population of 445 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Snowden International High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snowden International High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1552 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
20-24%
42%
15-19%
44%
≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
58%
25%
Black
30%
10%
White
6%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(22-23)
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snowden International High School's ranking?
Snowden International High School is ranked #1552 out of 1,631 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 90%.
How many students attend Snowden International High School?
445 students attend Snowden International High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Snowden International High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snowden International High School?
Snowden International High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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   2/24/2015
I just wondering in your school do you accept international students? thanks
- Posted by Parent - kraig
5   11/15/2012
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - shaun

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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