- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boston, MA
Snowden International High School
Federal NCES profile for Snowden International High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250279000217
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snowden International High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Boston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 421
- students enrolled
Snowden International High School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snowden International High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Boston, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Snowden International High School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 250279000217 · Boston, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Snowden International High School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Snowden International High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- O'bryant Schoo
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- This school 421
Snowden International High School
421 students
What this shows Snowden International High School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snowden International High School compares
Snowden International High School 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,906
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
African American 29.6%
White 6.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Snowden International High School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Snowden International High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'bryant School of Math & Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snowden International High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Boston
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Boston Arts Academy
Alternative education program
500 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Margarita Muniz Academy
Standard public school
428 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
Standard public school
383 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Snowden International High School
How many students attend Snowden International High School?
Snowden International High School has 421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boston, MA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snowden International High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snowden International High School is 11.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% 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 Snowden International High School?
The largest demographic group at Snowden International High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Boston, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snowden International High School?
Snowden International High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Snowden International High School rank among high schools in Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, Snowden International High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Boston, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Boston on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides Snowden International High School, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and O'bryant School of Math & Science (1,509 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.