Newton South High

Newton South High

Newton Public Schools

Newton Centre, Massachusetts

1,837 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(617)559-6700 School Website

1,837

Students

11.8:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,284

A-

out of 1600

Good

AP Courses

A+

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

30%

C+

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

students per teacher

Excellent

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Newton South High

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Newton South High.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

March 23, 2027 – March 24, 2027

MCAS — ELA

Testing window

May 18, 2027 – May 20, 2027

MCAS — Mathematics

Testing window

June 1, 2027 – June 2, 2027

MCAS — Science and Technology/Engineering

Testing window

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School Details

Address

140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459

Phone

(617)559-6700

Website

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District

Newton Public Schools

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