The Newman School

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Located on historic Marlborough Street in Boston's Back Bay, thereby providing opportunities to experience the many artistic and cultural resources of this unique city
250 students; 30% international; average class size 14 students; student/faculty ratio 6:1
Coeducational day school with no religious affiliation
International Baccalaureate Program offered
University placement include Brown University, Columbia University among others
ESL Program

What's special?

The great city of Boston is a living classroom for the students: Boston Commons and Public Garden, Boston Harbor, Free Library, Freedom Trail and multiple historic sites

University acceptance rate: 100% including: Boston University, Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, McGill University

Notable Alumni

Martin Walsh '86, Mayor of Boston

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Fast facts

Year founded: 1945

Climate: Temperate, four seasons, significant snow in winter

Student body: Coed 250 (9-12) students
30% international students

Average class size: 14, Student/faculty ratio: 6:1

Faculty: 41 , 85% with advanced degrees

University placement: 100%

January entry: Yes

ESL offered: Yes

Entry grade levels: 7-12

Airport: Boston, MA (BOS)

Religious affiliation: None

Uniforms: Yes

Academics

Marking system & graduation requirements

Marking System:

Grades are issued twice each semester.

Graduation Requirements:

For students following the traditional curriculum (not the IB program), the minimum graduation requirements for grades 9-12 are as follows:

English - 4 credits
Social Science/History - 3 credits
Mathematics - 4 credits
Laboratory Science - 3 credits
Arts - 1 course
Modern Language - 2 credits
Academic Electives - 5 credits

Special programs, programs of study...

ACT Scores

Average ACT score: N/A

SAT Scores

Average SAT score: 1100 (1600)

Accreditation

The Newman School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges International Baccalaureate World School

Arts

Studio Arts, Film, Music, Photography, Videography

Athletics

Baseball
Basketball
Crew/Rowing
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

Campus features

The school is housed in two converted five-story landmark buildings in the heart of Boston. The Boston Common and the Charles River are a short distance, the famous Boston Free Library and historic Beacon Street two blocks away while Newbury Street a mecca of shops and restaurants is just around the corner.