Newton North High School

Newton North High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
457 Walnut St,  Newtonville, MA
Newton Public Schools
4.1
4.0
2,098 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Henry Turner
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
187
Full Time Teachers
187
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
94.2%
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
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
92:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
48.9%
White
59.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.5%
Hispanic
12.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Public HS in Massachusetts
#10 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#29 Best Public HS Teachers in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 487 Students
Boston University 336 Students
Northeastern University 330 Students
Brown University 233 Students
Boston College 217 Students
Tufts University 213 Students
New York University 202 Students
University of Vermont 192 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 163 Students
Harvard University 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 241 Students
Business 234 Students
Biology 182 Students
Computer Science 121 Students
Nursing 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 91 Students
Political Science and Government 91 Students
Economics 82 Students
Marketing 71 Students
Engineering 69 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 345 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/26/2025
My experience at Newton North was obviously very exciting the moment I started my freshman year. Newton North has so many diverse classes that during course registration it was hard to choose what class I wanted to register for. My classes have challenged me in so many ways which has allowed me to the view the world from a different lens and it is all thanks to the teachers and students that have been a part of my journey.
3.0 Parent
4/11/2024
Newton north high school is a new and modern school. They offer a lot of great shops and hands on opportunities. However, overly focused on equity and not enough on working hard to get ahead.
4.0 Alum
4/4/2024
Overall I had a really great experience. I was lucky enough to be connected to some of the schools most incredible teachers and guidance counselors. I was also able to discover my passion for Culinary Arts in the Tech Ed program which I think is an amazing program for high schoolers to have access to.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/25/2024
My children have graduated from this school. This is a top tier environment for any child willing and excited about learning.
4.0 parent
9/17/2022
Overall, my child had a good experience at NNHS and was prepared very well for the rigors of college in STEM. Socially, there's lots of activities available as one would expect with 2k+ student body and state-of-the-art facilities but bullying and drugs are disturbingly prevalent. The principal is a...
5.0 parent
3/13/2019
Great! My daughter enjoys it very much!Great academic level.
1.0 student
11/22/2015
This school is a joke. I don't like how the teachers teach and the students don't behave well. And there is a lot of bullying in this school!

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Newton North High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newtonville, MA and is served by the Newton Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 2,098 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Newton North High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,625,477. Discover additional schools in the area, like Watertown High School, Newton South High School, Mary Lyon Pilot High School, and more. Learn more about what Newtonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newton North High School.

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