Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 486 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy 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 Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is 0.53, 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.
What is Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy's ranking?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is ranked #1591 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy?
The graduation rate of Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy?
486 students attend Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy offer ?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy located?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Dorchester Center, MA. There are 5 other public schools located in Dorchester.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 486 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
