Newton South High School

Newton South High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
140 Brandeis Rd,  Newton Center, MA
Oak Hill Neighborhood
Newton Public Schools
3.8
2.8
1,837 Students
A+
Niche Grade

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
3.58
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
156
Full Time Teachers
156
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
19
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
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
9
Equity
10
College Readiness
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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%
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School Rankings

#7 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#13 Best Public HS in Massachusetts
#30 Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
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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 478 Students
Boston University 426 Students
Northeastern University 294 Students
Boston College 263 Students
Tufts University 257 Students
Brown University 256 Students
New York University 191 Students
University of Vermont 176 Students
Brandeis University 162 Students
Harvard University 155 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 229 Students
Biology 226 Students
Psychology 191 Students
Computer Science 122 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 114 Students
Economics 98 Students
Political Science and Government 82 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 79 Students
Marketing 73 Students
Finance 66 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 287 Reviews
4.0 Senior
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.
5.0 Senior
8/30/2023
Great school with excellent teachers and goal oriented students! Students from NSHS statistically accepted to the best Universities of US and Canada.
4.0 Alum
6/30/2023
I made the most of my time honestly not everyone can say they had as good of a time as I did because of how they took it.
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2.8 11 Reviews
1.0 other
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...
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5.0 parent
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.
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1.0 parent
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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5.0 parent
5/29/2022
One of the best school in mass. Highly diverse and many opportunities for students. Hands down one of the best school in the country.
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