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School Comparison

Newton North High
vs.
Newton South High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Newton North High
Newton South High
  • Newton North High reported a higher chronically absent students than Newton South High (404 vs. 228).
  • Newton South High reported a higher students per counselor than Newton North High (367.4:1 vs. 191.6:1).
  • Newton North High reported a higher ap enrollment than Newton South High (625 vs. 557).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Newton North High reported a higher chronically absent students than Newton South High (404 vs. 228).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Newton North High reported a higher graduating cohort than Newton South High (491 vs. 488).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Newton North High reported a higher ap enrollment than Newton South High (625 vs. 557).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Newton North High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Newton South High (15 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Newton South High reported a higher students per counselor than Newton North High (367.4:1 vs. 191.6:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

31 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Newton North High

1 metric was reported by Newton North High. Comparable data for Newton South High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
97%

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Newton North High
$26,981.15
Newton South High
$26,981.15
Local revenue share
Newton North High
76.6%
Newton South High
76.6%
State revenue share
Newton North High
20.2%
Newton South High
20.2%
Federal revenue share
Newton North High
3.2%
Newton South High
3.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Newton North High
13.9%
Newton South High
13.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Middlesex County
$126,779
Middlesex County
$126,779
Poverty rate
Middlesex County
7.5%
Middlesex County
7.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Middlesex County
59%
Middlesex County
59%
Unemployment rate
Middlesex County
3.6%
Middlesex County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.