Simon Gray
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(781) 614-7202
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1 in Attendance Zone
$1,700,000 Price
Newton South High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
140 Brandeis Rd,
Newton Center, MA
Newton Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Joel Stembridge
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
B
B+
A-
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
151
Full Time Teachers
151
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
700
Verbal
680
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
92.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
101:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.5%
Female
47.8%
White
57.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.1%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#7
Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#13
Best Public HS in Massachusetts
#30
Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
488 Students
Boston University
428 Students
Northeastern University
298 Students
Boston College
266 Students
Tufts University
259 Students
Brown University
255 Students
New York University
200 Students
University of Vermont
179 Students
Brandeis University
166 Students
Harvard University
157 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
240 Students
Biology
233 Students
Psychology
200 Students
Computer Science
120 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
119 Students
Economics
102 Students
Political Science and Government
87 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
79 Students
Marketing
75 Students
Finance
69 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/17/2025
I have been at this school my entire high school career, the energy here is so depressing and always has been. The teachers are horrible for the most part, but sometimes you get lucky and find a gem.
12/16/2024
With a few exceptions, the teachers are stellar. Academics are rigorous, but I think faculty and administration are committed to supporting students in all ways, and at all levels. TBH my kid hated the social scene there, and felt his creativity somewhat stifled, but I think the place was just too big for him. It's huge, and easy to feel lonely there. The biggest plus is college has been a breeze in comparison.
4/17/2024
There are lots of opportunities at Newton South, wether that be class choice, class level, sports, arts, or music. Newton North does have a better facility, but the quality of student life seems to be the same. I enjoyed my experience, as did my siblings and friends.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/5/2025
Great reputation. Fails to live up to it. Academics are beyond mediocre and at times can be quite bad. Most teachers can not teach, some are excellent, it’s really all luck. Way better than it used to be in terms of academic pressure because at least kids aren’t offing themselves anymore….? Toxic so...
2/8/2025
Good teachers but terrible social environment if you aren’t a skinny white or Asian American girl or intellectually smart. Absolutely no emotional or social support from any of the faculty and bullying often goes unnoticed. Most students have zero emotional awareness and keep to themselves; often ar...
11/25/2024
An amazing school that allows students to explore a well rounded high school experience. Academics, clubs and sports are all accessible and a big part of school life. Students that put their energy into it will be well rewarded with an outstanding education and all the skills for college.
3/6/2023
Possibly the worst school in MA for the COVID response, as it is still going on. So many teachers are absent every day. Up to 45 teachers are absence each day, some for weeks at a time. Actually disgraceful. Some teachers are good, and they care. But there seems to be no rules for how many days teac...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$950K - $5.6M
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$2,257,950
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
16%
Household Income
$219,875
% of College Grads
83%
Median Age
48
Average House Size
3,447 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
4.1%
Homes for Sale
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Newton South High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newton Center, MA and is served by the Newton Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 1,861 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Newton South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $2,257,950. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newton North High School, KaiPod Learning, Brimmer & May School, and more. Learn more about what Newton Center has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newton South High School.