Newton North High School

What Newton North High School does

Newton North High School is one of two comprehensive public high schools (grades 9-12) operating within Newton Public Schools, a K-12 public school district headquartered at 100 Walnut Street, Newtonville, Massachusetts. The broader district serves approximately 11,494 students (October 2024) across 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools (Newton North and Newton South), 2 alternative high school programs (Newton Central and Harbor), and an integrated preschool (NECP, 173 students). Students enroll via geographic residence-zone assignment with limited buffer-zone flexibility, and the district integrates the state-funded METCO program busing 417 students from Boston. Curriculum spans Honors and Advanced Placement coursework, Career and Technical Education, special education inclusion services, and the proprietary Portrait of a Learner competency framework (Adaptability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Learner's Mindset). The district also operates international programs including the Newton-Beijing Jingshan exchange and the Educatius international student pathway.

The underlying technology stack is composed of third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: Aspen serves as the student information system; Google Classroom and Schoology function as the learning management and remote learning layers; Classwize provides classroom management; ParentSquare handles multi-language family communications including 24-hour emergency alerting; MySchoolBucks handles fee and meal payments; Nutrislice powers digital menus; and Vector Solutions (TeachPoint) supports staff professional development. New school construction incorporates geothermal HVAC and all-electric building systems (NECP 2022, Lincoln-Eliot 2025).

The revenue model is that of a public school district: primarily local property taxes, Massachusetts Chapter 70 state education aid, federal grants, and periodic voter-approved debt exclusions or operating overrides. There is no commercial revenue per se, but ancillary fee-based programs exist, including the Elementary Early Morning Program (Grades K-5) priced at $20/day with tiered annual packages ranging from $708 (1 day/week) to $3,540 (5 days/week), with financial waivers of 50-100%. Newton Community Education operates as a self-sustaining arm offering enrichment classes to residents and non-residents. Governance rests with a nine-member elected School Committee (one per ward plus the Mayor ex-officio), and major capital projects receive co-funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), including over $20M committed to the Countryside Elementary project.

Name

Newton North High School

Legal name

Newton Public Schools

Website

https://newton.k12.ma.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Newton North High School is one of two comprehensive public high schools (grades 9-12) within Newton Public Schools, a Massachusetts K-12 district serving ~11,494 students across 22 schools, funded through local taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• K-12 public education
• Secondary education programs
• Advanced placement courses
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newtonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Newton Public Schools operates as a public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding, and periodic debt exclusion or operating override votes approved by residents. The district also receives federal grants and participates in the METCO state-funded program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Newton North High School is a comprehensive public high school (grades 9–12) within Newton Public Schools serving students with a full range of academic programs, including Honors and Advanced Placement courses, Career and Technical Education programs, and complementary services such as before/after-school care, summer school, special education, and ELL support. The school operates as one campus in a district-wide network that also includes elementary schools, middle schools, alternative high school programs, preschool, and community education.

Product overview

Newton North High School is part of Newton Public Schools, a comprehensive public school district comprising 15 elementary schools (K-5), 4 middle schools (6-8), 2 comprehensive high schools (9-12), 2 alternative high school programs (Newton Central High School and Harbor-High School), and an integrated preschool program. The district also operates the Newton Early Childhood Program (NECP) and offers alternative programs including the Harbor-Middle School, METCO program for interdistrict enrollment, and Newton Community Education for extended learning opportunities. The high schools offer Honors and Advanced Placement courses, Career and Technical Education Programs, and the district maintains international exchange programs and specialized therapeutic educational settings for students with specific needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Newton North High School Comprehensive public high school (grades 9-12) within Newton Public Schools, delivering a full range of academic programs including Honors and Advanced Placement courses, Career and Technical Education programs, and related student services for Newton residents.
• Newton Early Childhood Program (NECP) Integrated preschool program serving children ages 3-5 (including those with special needs as peer models), with 173 students enrolled as of October 2024.
• Elementary Early Morning Program Before-school care program for students in Grades K-5, offered from 7:20 a.m. until 8:10 a.m. at all elementary schools, with 50%-100% financial waivers available.
• After School Programs (Newton After-School Association) After-school programs for children ages 5-12 at each elementary school, operated under the Newton After-School Association (NASA).
• Newton Community Education Self-sustaining arm of Newton Public Schools offering educational, social, cultural, and vocational programs for adults and children, open to all regardless of residence; includes Newton Summer School.
• METCO Program State-funded interdistrict program busing children from Boston to Newton Public Schools to eliminate racial imbalance, currently enrolling 417 Boston students.
• Newton Central High School Small, highly structured therapeutic alternative high school with behavior management systems built into the school day, located at 100 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460.
• Harbor High School / Harbor Middle School Therapeutic stabilization programs providing alternative education settings with access to general education curriculum for students needing targeted support.
• Career and Technical Education Programs Career and technical education programming offered at the high school level, providing career exploration and skill development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class sizes: Elementary 18.8, Middle 21, High school 22
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Horace Mann Playground Project PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Collaborative playground project at Horace Mann Elementary, completed summer 2022, involving families, teachers, staff, and City of Newton.
• METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-funded educational program designed to eliminate racial imbalance through busing children from Boston and Springfield to Newton Public Schools. NPS currently enrolls 417 Boston students through this program.
• Newton-Beijing Jingshan School ExchangeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational exchange program for teachers and students between Newton Public Schools and Beijing Jingshan School. The oldest exchange program of its kind between the US and China, fostering international understanding and cultural exchange.
• Newton Community EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-sustaining arm of Newton Public Schools offering educational, social, cultural, and vocational programs to adults and children. Home to Newton Summer School and various enrichment programs.
• Newton Schools FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit foundation advancing excellence and equity by funding new approaches in the classroom, professional development for teachers, and programs promoting equity for all students. Spring grant cycle deadlines in April.
• Newton Teachers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union representing teachers, working closely with district on employee fairness, respect, and compensation matters.
• Newton After-School Association (NASA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUmbrella organization for after-school programs at all elementary schools and community-based programs, created to support quality training, research, curriculum, and best practices for after-school professionals.
• Newton Parent Advisory Council on Special Education (PAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent resource and liaison between parents and administration for special education concerns. Provides forum for parents to meet and discuss strategies, programs, and issues related to special education.
• Project INTERFACEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative to improve integration of mental health services within school systems and greater community, breaking down silos between agencies to enhance access to mental health services.
• Creative Arts and Sciences CommitteeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTO-funded curricular-related enrichment programs in elementary and middle schools, aligned with Newton curricula and Massachusetts frameworks, enhancing art, music, science, and other subject areas.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: Large public comprehensive high school in adjacent Cambridge with strong academic outcomes, broad AP offerings, METCO participation, and significant ELL population. Comparable because it operates at similar scale in the same Boston metro, with comparable comprehensive programming and equity-oriented programming.
• Belmont High School: Public high school in an adjacent inner-ring Boston suburb with similar demographic and academic profile. Comparable because it sits in the same suburban Boston market and operates a comprehensive public high school model with similar programming breadth.
• Arlington High School: Public high school in an adjacent inner-ring Boston suburb with comprehensive programming and METCO participation. Comparable because it competes for similar in-migration families and operates a comprehensive public high school model with comparable scale and programming.
• Wayland High School: Public high school in a nearby affluent Boston suburb with strong outcomes and comprehensive programming. Comparable because it serves a similar demographic and competes in the same Boston-area suburban market.
• Wellesley High School: Public high school in an affluent inner-ring Boston suburb known for strong outcomes and broad programming. Comparable because it competes directly with Newton for resident families and operates a similar suburban comprehensive high school model with broad AP offerings.
• Brookline High School: Public high school in adjacent inner-ring Boston suburb with similar demographics, comprehensive AP offerings, METCO participation, and a strong brand. Comparable because it competes for the same in-migration pool of suburban Boston families and operates a comparable comprehensive high school model.
• Needham High School: Public high school in an affluent inner-ring Boston suburb with strong academic outcomes, AP and honors programs, and active community partnerships. Comparable on demographics, suburban location, and comprehensive public high school delivery.
• Lexington High School: Public high school in an affluent Boston suburb with consistently strong academic outcomes, broad AP and honors catalogs, and large comprehensive enrollment. Comparable on demographic profile, scale, and the comprehensive-public-high-school delivery model.
• Newton South High School: The sister comprehensive high school within Newton Public Schools, sharing the same district governance, curriculum, AP/CTE offerings, and student services. Most directly comparable because it serves the same demographic with an identical operating model in the same district.
• Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School: Regional public high school serving two affluent Boston-area suburbs with strong outcomes, broad AP catalog, and a similar comprehensive model. Comparable because it competes for the same family demographic and uses a comparable suburban public high school operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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