Excellent
#41 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 2% in state
Newton South High
High School · Newton · Newton Centre, MA
A high school in Newton Centre, MA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459
- Math 84% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Newton South High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 82% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Newton South High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$214,941
Median home value
$1,336,200
Median rent
$2,308/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Brimmer & May SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| B C Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 1.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy NewtonPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Newton
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 22
- District spending per student
- $27,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newton South High is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newton South High
Newton South High is a public high school in Newton Centre, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 1,861 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Newton South High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newton South High
What grades does Newton South High serve?
Newton South High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Newton South High?
Newton South High has an enrollment of approximately 1,861 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton South High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton South High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newton South High rank in MA?
Newton South High ranks #41 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Newton South High's MySchoolScout rating?
Newton South High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Newton South High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton South High has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Newton South High a charter school?
No, Newton South High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newton South High a Title I school?
No, Newton South High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 150
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (617) 559-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 02459)
- 18,604
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 02459; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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