Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Summary:

Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is a public high school located in Dorchester, MA that serves grades 9-12 with a student population of 472. The school is part of the Boston school district, which is ranked 305 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy consistently ranks near the bottom of Massachusetts high schools, ranking 348 out of 348 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has had low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 44.6% to 52.4% over the past five years, and high dropout rates, ranging from 12.6% to 36.5% over the same period. The school's proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation assessments are extremely low compared to the state and district averages, with only 1.1% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 1.14% in Mathematics, and 0% in Science.

While the nearby schools, such as Boston Arts Academy, Community Academy of Science and Health, and TechBoston Academy, also have relatively low academic performance compared to the state average, they generally outperform Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy on key metrics like graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. Additionally, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of around $30,000, but this higher spending does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Maxwell St
       Dorchester, MA  02124


(617) 635-9373

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,813 Help


Feeder schools for Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy:

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:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.1%
African American:
29.0%
Asian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64% Help


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Compare Details Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last 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 1.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy 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 (62.1%), African American (29%), Asian (5.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is 8.7, which is the 5th best among 23 high schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy employs 55.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is $30,813, which is the 7th highest among 23 high schools in the Boston School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy 348th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy 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 Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

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Rank History for all students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 0.52 306th 311 1.6%
2006 2.30 302nd 314 3.8%
2007 18.67 270th 316 14.6%
2008 6.10 302nd 319 5.3%
2009 13.73 291st 322 9.6%
2010 5.27 316th 335 5.7%
2011 13.73 304th 340 10.6%
2012 9.17 311th 340 8.5%
2013 8.41 316th 344 8.1%
2014 22.42 291st 347 16.1%
2015 22.53 295th 354 16.7%
2016 29.32 285th 351 18.8%
2017 10.05 316th 348 9.2%
2018 9.60 317th 345 8.1%
2019 3.13 337th 351 4.0%
2022 6.79 318th 342 7.0%
2023 2.13 346th 347 0.3%
2024 1.50 348th 348 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.14 7th 77 90.9%
2019 58.21 22nd 82 73.2%
2022 29.55 77th 77 0.0%
2023 45.16 38th 84 54.8%
2024 28.16 72nd 86 16.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.58 288th 344 16.3%
2019 9.64 331st 348 4.9%
2022 11.41 313th 339 7.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.73 296th 330 10.3%
2019 7.46 315th 330 4.5%
2022 11.43 306th 332 7.8%
2023 3.69 337th 338 0.3%
2024 2.36 338th 338 0.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.89 17th 17 0.0%
2023 29.16 15th 23 34.8%
2024 10.73 27th 28 3.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.80 317th 339 6.5%
2019 4.63 324th 342 5.3%
2022 6.56 314th 340 7.6%
2023 1.62 338th 339 0.3%
2024 1.58 342nd 342 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.68 317th 343 7.6%
2019 2.33 339th 346 2.0%
2022 4.50 328th 339 3.2%
2023 2.31 342nd 343 0.3%
2024 1.21 342nd 342 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.99 114th 134 14.9%
2019 12.98 126th 137 8.0%
2022 24.59 105th 133 21.1%
2023 6.36 142nd 142 0.0%
2024 4.95 159th 160 0.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.53 160th 193 17.1%
2019 4.71 202nd 206 1.9%
2022 21.80 169th 217 22.1%
2023 4.76 241st 241 0.0%
2024 3.77 249th 249 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 4 33 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2005 4 39 1 97 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 11 38 5 110 0 n/a n/a 1 165
2007 11 33 5 93 0 n/a n/a 4 146
2008 2 29 6 124 0 n/a n/a 3 164
2009 13 33 8 117 0 0 3 0 174
2010 9 43 5 143 0 0 2 0 202
2011 11 81 1 150 0 0 4 0 247
2012 13 142 5 176 0 2 4 0 342
2013 9 161 7 176 0 1 5 0 359
2014 7 161 8 163 0 0 6 0 345
2015 5 164 14 193 0 0 5 0 381
2016 6 175 14 174 0 2 4 0 375
2017 7 179 13 172 0 3 4 0 378
2018 9 159 15 177 0 3 3 0 366
2019 8 138 21 199 0 1 2 0 369
2020 7 142 33 245 1 1 0 0 429
2021 7 133 35 221 1 0 1 0 398
2022 8 131 29 249 1 1 2 0 421
2023 9 134 29 294 2 2 2 0 472
2024 11 141 28 302 0 1 3 0 486

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 Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 90 0.0 n/a 85.6
2005 141 14.0 10.1 75.9
2006 165 14.8 11.1 62.2
2007 146 15.0 9.7 69
2008 164 15.2 10.8 62.7
2009 174 15.0 11.6 65.5
2010 202 15.0 13.4 86.6
2011 247 24.8 9.9 76.9
2012 342 21.3 16.0 72.2
2013 359 35.5 10.0 73.5
2014 345 35.7 9.6 77.4
2015 381 43.0 8.8 64
2016 375 42.0 8.9 n/a
2017 378 45.0 8.3 n/a
2018 366 49.4 7.3 n/a
2019 369 50.2 7.3 n/a
2020 429 52.9 8.1 n/a
2021 398 54.0 7.3 n/a
2022 421 50.1 8.3 n/a
2023 472 56.3 8.3 n/a
2024 486 55.7 8.7 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 Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 90 0.0 n/a 85.6
2005 141 14.0 10.1 75.9
2006 165 14.8 11.1 62.2
2007 146 15.0 9.7 69
2008 164 15.2 10.8 62.7
2009 174 15.0 11.6 65.5
2010 202 15.0 13.4 86.6
2011 247 24.8 9.9 76.9
2012 342 21.3 16.0 72.2
2013 359 35.5 10.0 73.5
2014 345 35.7 9.6 77.4
2015 381 43.0 8.8 64
2016 375 42.0 8.9 n/a
2017 378 45.0 8.3 n/a
2018 366 49.4 7.3 n/a
2019 369 50.2 7.3 n/a
2020 429 52.9 8.1 n/a
2021 398 54.0 7.3 n/a
2022 421 50.1 8.3 n/a
2023 472 56.3 8.3 n/a
2024 486 55.7 8.7 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,569 (5.7%) $25,759 (94.3%) $27,329
2020 $1,452 (5.4%) $25,682 (94.6%) $27,134
2021 $2,506 (8.1%) $28,308 (91.9%) $30,813

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 337th of 351 High schoolsRanks 346th of 347 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy)06.3
 6.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)4546.7
 1.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy)186.3
 11.7%
   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 Students369472
 27.9%
African American138134
 2.9%
American Indian02
Asian2129
 38.1%
Hispanic199294
 47.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White89
 12.5%
Two or More Races22


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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Massachusetts high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 486 students attended Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy.

Students at Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy are 62% Hispanic, 29% African American, 6% Asian, 2% White.

Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy 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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