- Enrollment
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton Centre, MA
Newton South High
Federal NCES profile for Newton South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250861001375
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton South High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Newton Centre · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1,898
- students enrolled
Newton South High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton South High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Newton Centre, MA.
School address
District: Newton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250861001375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Newton South High held near 1,861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 156.0 → 150.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 250861001375 · Newton Centre, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,898 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton North High (2,096 students)
Newton South High held near 1,861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 156.0 → 150.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Newton South High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton North H
Newton North High
2,096 students
- This school
Newton South High
1,898 students
- F a Day Middle
F a Day Middle
860 students
- Charles E Brow 713
Charles E Brown Middle
713 students
- Oak Hill Middl 649
Oak Hill Middle
649 students
- Bigelow Middle 434
Bigelow Middle
434 students
What this shows Newton South High reports 1,898 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton South High compares
Newton South High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,898 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,898
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,981
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Asian 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Newton South High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Newton reports $26,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton South High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton North High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| F a Day Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles E Brown Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bigelow Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton South High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,898 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton South High
How many students attend Newton South High?
Newton South High has 1,898 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton Centre, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,837 (2022-23) → 1,861 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton South High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton South High is 12.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton South High?
The largest demographic group at Newton South High is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Newton Centre, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton South High?
Newton South High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton South High rank among public schools in Newton Centre?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton South High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Newton Centre, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newton Centre on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton?
Besides Newton South High, Newton also operates Newton North High (2,096 students), F a Day Middle (860 students), and Charles E Brown Middle (713 students). See the Newton district page for the complete list.