Newton South High School
Grades 09-12 NEWTON, MA
No change from last year
MCAS Test Scores
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Score Trends
| Year | Subject | Grade | Proficient+ | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | English Language Arts | 10 | 79% | 27% |
| 2025 | Mathematics | 10 | 84% | 46% |
| 2025 | Science | 10 | 86% | 46% |
| 2024 | English Language Arts | 10 | 86% | 28% |
| 2024 | Mathematics | 10 | 85% | 44% |
| 2024 | Science | 10 | 87% | 42% |
| 2023 | English Language Arts | 10 | 83% | 32% |
| 2023 | Mathematics | 10 | 86% | 40% |
| 2023 | Science | 10 | 80% | 33% |
| 2022 | English Language Arts | 10 | 79% | 19% |
| 2022 | Mathematics | 10 | 80% | 38% |
| 2022 | Science | 10 | 64% | 9% |
MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.
Student Demographics
1,898 students enrolled
Race/Ethnicity
Gender
Student Programs
Athletics Programs
34 sports programs with 2,730 student athletes
Boys Sports
- Volleyball 97 athletes
- Track-Outdoor 86 athletes
- Softball 80 athletes
- Baseball 57 athletes
- Football 56 athletes
- Cross Country 53 athletes
- Basketball 47 athletes
- Rugby 38 athletes
- Wrestling 36 athletes
- Lacrosse 36 athletes
- Golf 33 athletes
- Ice Hockey 31 athletes
- Tennis 27 athletes
- Ski-Nordic 27 athletes
- Soccer 25 athletes
- Track-Indoor 24 athletes
Girls Sports
- Wrestling 753 athletes
- Unified Basketball 612 athletes
- Track-Outdoor 107 athletes
- Track-Indoor 92 athletes
- Volleyball 63 athletes
- Soccer 63 athletes
- Basketball 48 athletes
- Cross Country 39 athletes
- Ice Hockey 39 athletes
- Softball 26 athletes
- Baseball 24 athletes
- Ski-Nordic 24 athletes
- Tennis 24 athletes
- Winter Swim/Dive 23 athletes
- Ski-Alpine 14 athletes
- Golf 14 athletes
- Gymnastics 9 athletes
- Rugby 3 athletes
Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton South High School's letter grade?
Newton South High School has earned a letter grade of A+, based on MCAS test scores, attendance, and other performance metrics. This grade represents how the school compares to other Massachusetts High schools.
What grades does Newton South High School serve?
Newton South High School serves students in grades 09 through 12.
Is Newton South High School part of a school district?
Yes, Newton South High School is part of Newton School District. The district oversees multiple schools in the area and provides centralized administration, curriculum standards, and support services.
How are school ratings calculated?
School ratings are calculated using multiple factors including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. The composite score is then converted to a letter grade based on statewide percentile rankings.
Does Newton South High School offer AP courses?
For information about AP courses at Newton South High School, please contact the school directly or visit their website.