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Snowden International High School

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Snowden International High School is a public high school in Boston, Massachusetts, serving 463 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Boston School District, which is ranked 305 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Snowden International High School consistently performs below the state and district averages on MCAS assessments, with only 30.69% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 56.86% and the district average of 42.12%. In Mathematics, only 17.48% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.47% and the district average of 37.72%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 78.8% to 89.2% in recent years, and its dropout rate has been higher than the state average. Snowden International High School's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, are consistently in the bottom quartile of Massachusetts high schools.

While Snowden International High School's per-student spending has increased in recent years, this additional funding does not appear to have translated into significant improvements in academic outcomes. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with a significant percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. Nearby schools, such as Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy, Fenway High School, and O'Bryant School of Math & Science, which also serve predominantly minority student populations, tend to outperform Snowden International High School on academic measures.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 150 Newbury Street
       Boston, MA  02116

(617) 635-9989

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,418 Help


Feeder schools for Snowden International High School:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary School
    Alighieri Dante Montessori School
    Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
    Bates Elementary School
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Middle:    Frederick Pilot Middle School
    Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
    Ohrenberger School
    UP Academy Charter School of Boston

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.0%
African American:
29.4%
White:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Compare Details Snowden International High School ranks worse than 92.2% of high schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 10th among 23 ranked high schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Snowden International High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58%), African American (29.4%), White (6.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Snowden International High School is 12. 20 high schools in the Boston School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Snowden International High School is $25,418. 21 high schools in the Boston School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Snowden International High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Snowden International High School 321st of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Snowden International High School in the ranking list.)

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 305th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Snowden International High School

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Rank History for all students at Snowden International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.52 251st 304 17.4%
2004 15.46 256th 307 16.6%
2005 12.30 271st 311 12.9%
2006 23.22 256th 314 18.5%
2007 14.95 280th 316 11.4%
2008 10.26 292nd 319 8.5%
2009 24.07 273rd 322 15.2%
2010 18.20 294th 335 12.2%
2011 16.15 299th 340 12.1%
2012 19.07 294th 340 13.5%
2013 22.20 296th 344 14.0%
2014 17.81 302nd 347 13.0%
2015 27.08 289th 354 18.4%
2016 27.57 288th 351 17.9%
2017 22.99 291st 348 16.4%
2018 16.96 303rd 345 12.2%
2019 10.83 314th 351 10.5%
2021 4.99 272nd 285 4.6%
2022 2.73 337th 342 1.5%
2023 12.02 305th 347 12.1%
2024 9.13 321st 348 7.8%
See the entire list of Massachusetts High School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Snowden International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.33 38th 77 50.6%
2019 57.16 23rd 82 72.0%
2021 43.70 19th 46 58.7%
2022 50.96 19th 77 75.3%
2023 72.28 4th 84 95.2%
2024 50.76 23rd 86 73.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Snowden International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.76 282nd 344 18.0%
2019 24.83 295th 348 15.2%
2021 10.24 256th 268 4.5%
2022 6.22 328th 339 3.2%
2023 33.45 180th 301 40.2%
2024 26.75 208th 289 28.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Snowden International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.98 280th 330 15.2%
2019 26.02 265th 330 19.7%
2021 9.87 240th 253 5.1%
2022 5.61 322nd 332 3.0%
2023 26.60 256th 338 24.3%
2024 17.95 290th 338 14.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Snowden International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.91 293rd 339 13.6%
2019 9.19 312th 342 8.8%
2021 5.21 267th 281 5.0%
2022 2.86 334th 340 1.8%
2023 10.30 306th 339 9.7%
2024 8.93 318th 342 7.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Snowden International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.93 225th 299 24.7%
2019 10.92 291st 299 2.7%
2021 13.98 189th 202 6.4%
2022 14.49 278th 295 5.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Snowden International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.05 312th 343 9.0%
2019 10.79 311th 346 10.1%
2021 4.31 273rd 281 2.8%
2022 2.95 335th 339 1.2%
2023 10.95 305th 343 11.1%
2024 7.89 319th 342 6.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Snowden International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.70 118th 134 11.9%
2019 28.85 103rd 137 24.8%
2021 10.15 90th 94 4.3%
2022 14.53 122nd 133 8.3%
2023 24.79 107th 142 24.6%
2024 18.72 138th 160 13.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Snowden International High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.49 126th 193 34.7%
2019 25.92 159th 206 22.8%
2021 19.02 125th 149 16.1%
2022 9.09 212th 217 2.3%
2023 23.92 181st 241 24.9%
2024 17.11 213th 249 14.5%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Snowden International High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 116 251 38 65 3 n/a n/a 0 473
1989 112 255 45 69 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1990 116 250 45 75 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 95 269 40 72 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1992 106 309 41 85 2 n/a n/a 0 543
1993 102 289 38 100 3 n/a n/a 0 532
1994 84 300 44 92 2 n/a n/a 0 522
1995 75 277 48 85 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 75 277 48 85 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 74 270 61 82 2 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 63 249 54 93 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 58 230 47 84 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 51 234 43 87 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2001 41 217 54 95 2 n/a n/a -72 337
2002 48 213 52 120 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 48 213 52 120 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 31 210 59 141 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 22 199 63 155 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 27 205 52 159 1 n/a n/a 4 448
2007 23 189 49 155 2 n/a n/a 5 423
2008 26 186 48 148 2 n/a n/a 4 414
2009 37 169 45 144 2 0 5 0 402
2010 34 153 51 155 1 0 4 0 398
2011 36 154 49 162 1 0 2 0 404
2012 34 152 37 178 2 0 7 0 410
2013 40 157 34 162 2 0 11 0 406
2014 38 152 30 164 1 0 12 0 397
2015 29 157 27 166 2 1 7 0 389
2016 26 133 33 172 2 3 4 0 373
2017 23 155 29 218 2 3 9 0 439
2018 28 151 29 220 2 3 11 0 444
2019 26 174 32 243 1 2 11 0 489
2020 22 162 29 248 2 0 11 0 474
2021 28 163 30 251 2 0 9 0 483
2022 27 155 23 269 1 0 10 0 485
2023 25 141 18 266 1 0 12 0 463
2024 28 131 15 258 0 0 13 0 445

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Snowden International High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 n/a n/a n/a
1989 483 n/a n/a n/a
1990 487 n/a n/a n/a
1991 478 n/a n/a n/a
1992 543 n/a n/a n/a
1993 532 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 522 n/a n/a n/a
1995 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 489 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 421 n/a 0.0 51.8
2000 417 n/a 0.0 49.9
2001 337 n/a 0.0 48.7
2002 436 n/a n/a 64.2
2003 436 n/a n/a 64.2
2004 443 24.0 18.5 63
2005 440 24.0 18.3 68.2
2006 448 31.0 14.5 66.2
2007 423 27.0 15.7 66
2008 414 26.5 15.6 63.4
2009 402 27.5 14.6 68.7
2010 398 26.1 15.2 73.1
2011 404 23.9 16.8 73.3
2012 410 28.3 14.4 75.6
2013 406 27.2 14.8 72.4
2014 397 31.0 12.7 n/a
2015 389 35.0 11.1 75.3
2016 373 30.0 12.4 n/a
2017 439 32.0 13.7 n/a
2018 444 35.0 12.6 n/a
2019 489 41.6 11.7 n/a
2020 474 38.9 12.1 n/a
2021 483 43.9 10.9 n/a
2022 485 38.3 12.6 n/a
2023 463 36.4 12.7 n/a
2024 445 36.9 12.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Snowden International High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 n/a n/a n/a
1989 483 n/a n/a n/a
1990 487 n/a n/a n/a
1991 478 n/a n/a n/a
1992 543 n/a n/a n/a
1993 532 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 522 n/a n/a n/a
1995 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 489 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 421 n/a 0.0 51.8
2000 417 n/a 0.0 49.9
2001 337 n/a 0.0 48.7
2002 436 n/a n/a 64.2
2003 436 n/a n/a 64.2
2004 443 24.0 18.5 63
2005 440 24.0 18.3 68.2
2006 448 31.0 14.5 66.2
2007 423 27.0 15.7 66
2008 414 26.5 15.6 63.4
2009 402 27.5 14.6 68.7
2010 398 26.1 15.2 73.1
2011 404 23.9 16.8 73.3
2012 410 28.3 14.4 75.6
2013 406 27.2 14.8 72.4
2014 397 31.0 12.7 n/a
2015 389 35.0 11.1 75.3
2016 373 30.0 12.4 n/a
2017 439 32.0 13.7 n/a
2018 444 35.0 12.6 n/a
2019 489 41.6 11.7 n/a
2020 474 38.9 12.1 n/a
2021 483 43.9 10.9 n/a
2022 485 38.3 12.6 n/a
2023 463 36.4 12.7 n/a
2024 445 36.9 12.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Snowden International High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,688 (7.4%) $21,213 (92.6%) $22,902
2020 $1,599 (6.6%) $22,697 (93.4%) $24,296
2021 $2,182 (8.6%) $23,236 (91.4%) $25,418

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Snowden International High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 314th of 351 High schoolsRanks 305th of 347 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Snowden International High School)4140.4
 0.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)4546.7
 1.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Snowden International High School)2620.6
 5.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Boston)4739.3
 7.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students489463
 5.3%
African American174141
 19%
American Indian11
Asian3218
 43.8%
Hispanic243266
 9.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White2625
 3.8%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Snowden International High School

Students at Snowden International High School are 58% Hispanic, 29% African American, 6% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 445 students attended Snowden International High School.

Snowden International High School ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Massachusetts high schools.

Snowden International High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary School
Elementary : Alighieri Dante Montessori School
Elementary : Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
Elementary : Bates Elementary School
Elementary : Blackstone Elementary School
Elementary : Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
Elementary : Bradley Elementary School
Elementary : Channing Elementary School
Elementary : Chittick Elementary School
Elementary : Clap Elementary School
Elementary : Condon K-8 School
Elementary : Conley Elementary School
Elementary : Curley K-8 School
Elementary : Dever Elementary School
Elementary : Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Elementary : East Boston Early Education Center
Elementary : Edison K-8 School
Elementary : Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Elementary : Ellis Elementary School
Elementary : EllisonParks Early Education School
Elementary : Everett Elementary School
Elementary : Gardner Pilot Academy
Elementary : Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
Elementary : Guild Elementary School
Elementary : Hale Elementary School
Elementary : Haley Pilot School
Elementary : Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Elementary : Haynes Early Education Center
Elementary : Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Elementary : Hernandez K-8 School
Elementary : Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
Elementary : Holmes Elementary School
Elementary : Hurley K-8 School
Elementary : Kennedy John F Elementary School
Elementary : Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
Elementary : Kenny Elementary School
Elementary : Kilmer K-8 School
Elementary : King Elementary School
Elementary : Lee Academy
Elementary : Lee K-8 School
Elementary : Lyndon K-8 School
Elementary : Lyon K-8 School
Elementary : Manning Elementary School
Elementary : Mario Umana Academy
Elementary : Mason Elementary School
Elementary : Mather Elementary School
Elementary : Mendell Elementary School
Elementary : Mildred Avenue K-8 School
Elementary : Mozart Elementary School
Elementary : Murphy K-8 School
Elementary : O'Donnell Elementary School
Elementary : Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Elementary : Perkins Elementary School
Elementary : Perry Elementary School
Elementary : Philbrick Elementary School
Elementary : Quincy Elementary School
Elementary : Roosevelt K-8 School
Elementary : Shaw Elementary School
Elementary : Sumner Elementary School
Elementary : Taylor Elementary School
Elementary : Tobin K-8 School
Elementary : Trotter Elementary School
Elementary : Tynan Elementary School
Elementary : UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Elementary : UP Academy Holland
Elementary : Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Elementary : West Zone Early Learning Center
Elementary : Winship Elementary School
Elementary : Young Achievers K-8 School
Middle : Frederick Pilot Middle School
Middle : Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
Middle : Ohrenberger School
Middle : UP Academy Charter School of Boston


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