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Newton South High

140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459, United States
+1 (617) 559-6700
http://nshs.newton.k12.ma.us/
8.0
Overall Rating

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Newton South High Overview

About This School

Newton South High is a public high in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, serving 1,898 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 79% proficiency in ELA and 80% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 162 teachers with an average salary of $95,609 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 379 students per counselor. Students at Newton South High are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is composed of 55% White, 25% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, and 4% Black individuals.

1,898
Total Students
Grade 9-12
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
162 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts79%
Mathematics80%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Middlesex County
Students per Counselor
379:1

Newton South High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

79%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 71%State Avg: 44%
80%
Mathematics
City Avg: 75%State Avg: 42%
N/A
Science

Class Information

11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 9.8:1
State Avg: 12.5:1
379
Students per Counselor

Newton South High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
162

Average Teacher Salary

$95,609
City Avg: $95,609
State Avg: $85,529

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Students per Counselor379:1

Newton South High Student Demographics

Student Body

50.63%
Male
48.79%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,898 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White55.32%
Hispanic8.96%
Asian25.08%
Black3.79%
Two or More Races6.11%
Native American0.16%

Newton South High Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Newton South High

Q: What is Newton South High?

A: Newton South High is a high public located in Newton Centre.

Q: How many students attend Newton South High?

A: Newton South High has approximately 1,898 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton South High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Newton South High is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Newton South High

Newton South High is a public high in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, serving 1,898 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 79% proficiency in ELA and 80% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 162 teachers with an average salary of $95,609 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 379 students per counselor. Students at Newton South High are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is composed of 55% White, 25% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, and 4% Black individuals.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Newton South High - Newton Centre, MA

Quick Facts about Newton South High
School NameNewton South High
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459, Newton Centre, MA
CountyMiddlesex County
Phone+1 (617) 559-6700
Total Students1,898
Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Full-Time Teachers162
Rating8/10
ELA Proficiency79%
Math Proficiency80%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Newton South High

What is Newton South High?

Newton South High is a high public located in Newton Centre.

How many students attend Newton South High?

Newton South High has approximately 1,898 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton South High?

The student-teacher ratio at Newton South High is 11:1.

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