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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Newton South High — School Calendar 2026-27

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Tue

Special Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: NECP

Nov

Tue

Election Day (No School)EventDistrict-wide

Nov

Sun

Diwali (Recognized Sunday)EventDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Veterans Day (No School)EventDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Day Before Thanksgiving Early DismissalHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving Recess (No School)BreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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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

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Special Early Release

Dismissal Times for Special Early Release Days: NECP

half_day

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day (No School)

Event

Sun, Nov 8, 2026

Diwali (Recognized Sunday)

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