How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bowen | Newton South High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton Centre, MA | Newton Centre, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 325 | 1,898 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bowen | Newton South High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.4% | 55.6% |
| African American | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 30.8% | 25.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.2% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bowen | Newton South High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 650:1 | 379.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.4% | 17.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.