Serving 2,099 students in grades 9-12, Newton North High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,099 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Newton North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Newton North High School's student population of 2,099 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 192 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,099 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
192 teachers
Students by Grade
Newton North High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton North 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
#38 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
60%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Newton North High School is ranked #38 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Newton North High School often compared to?
Newton North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newton North High School?
The graduation rate of Newton North High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newton North High School?
2,099 students attend Newton North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Newton North High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton North High School?
Newton North High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newton North High School offer ?
Newton North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newton North High School part of?
Newton North High School is part of Newton School District.
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