Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy's student population of 472 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
62%
24%
Black
28%
10%
White
2%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy's ranking?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is ranked #1591 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy often compared to?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Eliot K-8 Innovation School, Excel Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy?
The graduation rate of Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy?
472 students attend Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy offer ?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy part of?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy located?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Dorchester Center, MA. There are 5 other public schools located in Dorchester.
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