What grades does Newton South High serve?

Newton South High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Newton Centre area.

Where is Newton South High located?

Newton South High is a urban school in Newton Centre, MA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton South High?

The student-teacher ratio at Newton South High is 12.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Newton Centre, MA?

Schools in Newton Centre include Newton South High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Newton Centre area.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

Williams Back to School NightEventDistrict-wide

Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda

Sep

Sat

Rosh Hashanah (Saturday Observance)EventDistrict-wide

Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda

Sep

Wed

Cabot\, Oak Hill\, Angier Back to School NightEventDistrict-wide

Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda

Sep

Thu

Horace Mann\, Memorial-Spaulding\, NSHS\, Underwood\, Ward Back to EventDistrict-wide

Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda

Sep

Mon

Yom Kippur (No School)EventDistrict-wide

Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda

Sep

Wed

Burr\, Countryside\, Lincoln-Eliot\, Mason-Rice\, Zervas Back to ScEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,861

Student:Teacher

12.4:1

Locale

Urban

District

Newton

Phone

(617)559-6700

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

88%

98th percentile in MA

Math Proficiency

87%

100th percentile in MA

Graduation Rate

>=99%

Chronic Absenteeism

13.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

21 courses offered

557 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

614 test takers

Athletics

31 sports, 63 teams

1,341 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1

Near average in MA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,837

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

156.1

91% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

2.7

Social Workers

2.55

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,226

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$17,623

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$29,749

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 3%State 20%Local 77%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$713,764

+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr

Boston, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Uninsured residents

6.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,164

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,066

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Autism

461 (22%)

Specific Learning Disability

446 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

423 (20%)

Emotional Disturbance

278 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

175 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

68 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,898

Current enrollment

Stable(-4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Williams Back to School Night

Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda

Event

Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Rosh Hashanah (Saturday Observance)

Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda

Event

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Cabot\, Oak Hill\, Angier Back to School Night

Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Newton. Newton South High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day (K-8) & High SchoolsDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	First Day NECP VisitsDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Day NECP StudentsDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Williams Back to School NightDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	Rosh Hashanah (Saturday Observance)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Cabot\, Oak Hill\, Angier Back to School NightDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Horace Mann\, Memorial-Spaulding\, NSHS\, Underwood\, Ward Back to District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom Kippur (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Burr\, Countryside\, Lincoln-Eliot\, Mason-Rice\, Zervas Back to ScDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Bowen\, NNHS Back to School NightDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Special Early ReleaseDistrict-wide <b>Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: <br></b>NECP	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Brown & Franklin ES Back to School NightDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	BigelowMS & Peirce Back to School NightDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Day MS Back to School NightDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Special Early ReleaseDistrict-wide <b>Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: <br></b>NECP	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Sun, Nov 8, 2026	Diwali (Recognized Sunday)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Day Before Thanksgiving Early DismissalDistrict-wide <b>Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: <br></b>NECP	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Special Early ReleaseDistrict-wide <b>Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: <br></b>NECP	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	December Recess (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	ChristmasDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Day (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Special Early ReleaseDistrict-wide <b>Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: <br></b>NECP	half_day	—
Sat, Feb 6, 2027	Lunar New Year (Saturday)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Recess (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Break	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Special Early ReleaseDistrict-wide <b>Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: <br></b>NECP	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	HoliDistrict-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Spring Recess (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Break	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Special Early Release (Pre-K & Elem Only)District-wide <b>Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: <br></b>NECP	half_day	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	Eid al-Fitr (Recognized Day - School in Session)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	180th Day of School (No Snow Days)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Last Day of School Early DismissalDistrict-wide <b>Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: <br></b>NECP	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth (No School)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Fri, Jun 25, 2027	185th Day of School (w/ 5 Snow Days)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—
Mon, Jun 28, 2027	Teachers Last Day (w/ 5 Snow Days)District-wide Full Academic Calendar: https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/npscalenda	Event	—