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The Newman School
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  • Private, Boarding
  • BOSTON, MA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Sports
    grade B minus

About

Applying

Application Deadline
January 31
Application Fee
$50
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$29,500
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$50,000
Received Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid
$5,000
From The Newman School

The Newman School offers students in grades 7 through 12 exceptional preparation for college and university along side peers from around the world. Located in Boston's prestigious Back Bay neighborhood, close to universities, Newman offers the highly regarded International Baccalaureate program. Newman's motto, Cor ad Cor Loquitur, "Heart speaks to heart" sets it apart from other Boston Schools. Our caring community has a world-class faculty, dedicated to developing life-long learners.

Newman students are engaged in the process of becoming educated adults and global contributors using an enriching learning environment in one of the world's greatest cities, Boston.

Sports include basketball, soccer, tennis, cross-country, baseball, crew, and sailing. Students can also pursue sports for credit outside of Newman's offerings such as ballet, swimming, figure skating, and more.

Matriculation: MIT, McGill, Columbia, Cornell, Swarthmore, Boston U., Boston College, Tufts, Tulane, and more.

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The Newman School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1320
76 responses
Average ACT
30
17 responses

Boarding in the "Heart" of Boston

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Newman students have the opportunity to live around the corner in our prestigious Back Bay neighborhood and have a full boarding experience in the heart of Boston. Students are surrounded by art, innovation, culture, recreation and the the nation's top colleges and universities. Our safe and comfortable houses provide an ideal learning environment in one of the world's most academic cities.

Culture & Safety

Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 6 responses
Poll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 6 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 15 responses
  • Hot dog lunch
    27%
  • Hot chocolate by the fireplace
    20%
  • Ice cream lunch
    20%
  • New Year Celebration
    20%
  • Decorating at the holidays!
    7%
  • Prefect/Houses
    7%

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Boarding

Students Boarding
18%
Boarding Days Per Week
5-day, 7-day
Top Countries
Viet Nam, Nigeria, Ukraine, China, Japan
International Boarding Students
50%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
255
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 7 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 7 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 7 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1
Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 10 responses
Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 10 responses
Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 10 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 6 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 6 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 6 responses

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