Newton South High School vs. Newton North High School
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Serving 1,837 students in grades 9-12, Newton South 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 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,837 students
2,099 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
156 teachers
192 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 1631 schools in MA (Top 5%)
#38 out of 1631 schools in MA (Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
(Top 5% in MA)
79%
(Top 5% in MA)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
(Top 5% in MA)
81%
(Top 5% in MA)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
(Top 20% in MA)
69%
(Top 20% in MA)
Graduation Rate
97%
(Top 20% in MA)
97%
(Top 20% in MA)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
460
510
Grade 10 Students
455
535
Grade 11 Students
431
517
Grade 12 Students
486
501
Ungraded Students
5
36
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