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#305 of 388 private schools in MA

Fusion Academy Newton

High School · Newton, MA

A private high school in Newton, MA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

320 NEEDHAM ST STE 100, Newton, MA 02464

  • 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.2 / 10
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School Day Length5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours900
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Diversity Index21%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment61
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Fusion Academy Newton sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average648/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$125,846

Median home value

$899,300

Median rent

$2,407/mo

College educated

71.8%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White88.5%
Two or More4.9%
Black3.3%
Asian3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Riverside SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.4 mi4Compare →
Needham HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–121.6 mi1,622Compare →
Newton South HighEnrollment path unverified9.49–121.6 mi1,861Compare →
Beaver Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9private6–122.7 mi504Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fusion Academy Newton is listed in Newton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Fusion Academy Newton

Fusion Academy Newton is a private high school in Newton, MA, serving approximately 61 students in grades 6th-12th with a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fusion Academy Newton

What grades does Fusion Academy Newton serve?

Fusion Academy Newton serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Fusion Academy Newton?

Fusion Academy Newton has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy Newton?

The student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy Newton is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fusion Academy Newton rank in MA?

Fusion Academy Newton ranks #305 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Fusion Academy Newton's MySchoolScout rating?

Fusion Academy Newton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fusion Academy Newton a private school?

Yes, Fusion Academy Newton is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Fusion Academy Newton a religious school?

No, Fusion Academy Newton is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
61
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 02464)
3,730
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02464; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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