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School Comparison

Newton North High
vs.
Waltham Sr High

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

Newton North High
Waltham Sr High
  • Newton North High reported a higher sat/act participation than Waltham Sr High (614 vs. 244).
  • Waltham Sr High reported a higher chronically absent students than Newton North High (717 vs. 404).
  • Newton North High reported a higher ap enrollment than Waltham Sr High (625 vs. 334).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Waltham Sr High reported a higher chronically absent students than Newton North High (717 vs. 404).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Newton North High reported a higher graduating cohort than Waltham Sr High (491 vs. 431).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Newton North High reported a higher sat/act participation than Waltham Sr High (614 vs. 244).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Waltham Sr High reported a higher violent incidents than Newton North High (30 vs. 11).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Newton North High reported a higher students per counselor than Waltham Sr High (191.6:1 vs. 114.1:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

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
Waltham Sr High
$26,980.01
Local revenue share
Newton North High
76.6%
Waltham Sr High
57.4%
State revenue share
Newton North High
20.2%
Waltham Sr High
37.1%
Federal revenue share
Newton North High
3.2%
Waltham Sr High
5.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Newton North High
13.9%
Waltham Sr High
25.3%

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.