How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Brookline High | Newton South High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brookline, MA | Newton Centre, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,181 | 1,898 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Brookline High | Newton South High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,892 | $26,981 |
| District | Brookline, MA School District | Newton Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Brookline High | Newton South High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.2% | 55.6% |
| African American | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 18.1% | 25.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Brookline High | Newton South High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 21 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 148:1 | 367:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.