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#617 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 34% in state

Snowden International High School

High School · Boston · Boston, MA

A Boston high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116

  • Math 24% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$37,200
Chronic Absenteeism77.8%

Students at Snowden International High School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2022, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
18%
2023
Math
21%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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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The neighborhood

Where Snowden International High School 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 100Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,653/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boston), 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

$127,309

Median home value

$1,583,500

Median rent

$2,341/mo

College educated

76.9%

Homeownership

34.8%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.9 AP courses·172 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Commonwealth SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2private9–120.1 mi148Compare →
The Newman SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1private7–120.2 mi235Compare →
The Newman SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6private7–120.2 mi212Compare →
Boston Adult Tech AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.111–120.5 mi185Compare →

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.

Boston

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#34 of 109
District spending per student
$37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Snowden International High School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Snowden International High School

Snowden International High School is a public high school in Boston, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 445 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Snowden International High School

What grades does Snowden International High School serve?

Snowden International High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Snowden International High School?

Snowden International High School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Snowden International High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Snowden International High School 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 Snowden International High School rank in MA?

Snowden International High School ranks #617 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Snowden International High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Snowden International High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Snowden International High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Snowden International High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Snowden International High School a charter school?

No, Snowden International High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Snowden International High School a Title I school?

No, Snowden International High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 02116)
22,040
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
34.6
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 02116; 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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