At a glance
Reported students
1,898
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
162.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350.5
Newton South High: 1,898 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,837
- Teachers (FTE)
- 156.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Newton South High
Newton South High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Newton Centre. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Newton. NCES reports 1,898 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.3%) and Asian (25.1%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Newton South High
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 162.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.55
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.3%
- Hispanic9%
- Black3.8%
- Asian25.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Newton North High
High · Grades 09–12
2,096 reported students
F A Day Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
860 reported students
Charles E Brown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
713 reported students
Oak Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
649 reported students
Bigelow Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
434 reported students
Cabot
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
Public schools near Newton South High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton North High High · Newton | 09–12 | 2,096 | 2.4 mi |
| Lyon High School High · Boston | 12–12 | 95 | 2.9 mi |
| Needham High High · Needham | 09–12 | 1,633 | 3 mi |
| Brighton High School High · Boston | 07–12 | 667 | 3.2 mi |
| Brookline High High · Brookline | 09–12 | 2,181 | 3.2 mi |
| Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School High · Charter · Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School (District) | 07–12 | 426 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Newton South High
What grades does Newton South High serve?
Newton South High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Newton.
How many students attend Newton South High?
Newton South High reported 1,898 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,837 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Newton South High?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 1,898 students and 162.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Newton South High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Newton South High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Newton South High in?
Newton South High is part of Newton, based in Newtonville, MA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Newton South High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newton North High (2.4 mi), Lyon High School (2.9 mi), Needham High (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.