Serving 614 students in grades 7-12, New Mission 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 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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New Mission High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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New Mission High School's student population of 614 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
New Mission 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 New Mission High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
41%
24%
Black
48%
10%
White
6%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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New Mission High School is ranked #940 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are New Mission High School often compared to?
New Mission High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fenway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Mission High School?
The graduation rate of New Mission High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Mission High School?
614 students attend New Mission High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Mission High School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Mission High School?
New Mission High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Mission High School offer ?
New Mission High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Mission High School part of?
New Mission High School is part of Boston School District.
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