Newton North High School

What Newton North High School does

Newton North High School is a comprehensive public high school serving grades 9-12, operated by the Newton Public Schools district in Newtonville, Massachusetts, at 457 Walnut Street. The school serves Newton residents as its primary catchment population, supplemented by 56 METCO students from Boston and a statewide cohort of deaf and hard-of-hearing students served through the CAPS Collaborative program. Newton Public Schools as a whole enrolls over 11,000 students district-wide, with Newton North staffed by approximately 393 listed constituents. The institution functions as a tax-funded government entity and does not generate commercial revenue; its sole direct user charges are seasonal athletic fees ($480/season standard, $570/season for Football, Ice Hockey, and Alpine Skiing, with a $1,530 family annual cap), waived through the district's Financial Assistance Program.

The school's program portfolio is unusually broad for a public high school. Academics are organized across eight departments (English, Mathematics, Science/Technology/Engineering, History/Social Sciences, World Language, Fine & Performing Arts, PE/Health/Wellness, Special Education), supplemented by a Career & Technical Education program covering nine technical fields (Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Design & Visual Communications, Drafting, Early Education & Care, Graphic Communications, TV Media Arts), and over 50 Fine & Performing Arts courses. Specialized programs include the CAPS Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program (founded 1973, serving 64 districts), METCO (partnership since 1966), Dover Legacy Scholars (academic enrichment for underrepresented students), Transitioning Together (first-generation college mentoring), the Center for Civic Engagement, and the NNHS Green Team with multiple sustainability sub-clubs. Athletics span 40+ sports across three seasons.

The underlying technology stack consists of standard K-12 EdTech platforms rather than proprietary systems: Schoology (LMS), Aspen (SIS), Google Workspace (identity/SSO), ParentSquare and StudentSquare (communications), MySchoolBucks (payments), SCOIR (college/career), EduCLIMBER (assessment analytics), Classwize (web filtering), ArbiterSports (athletics registration), and adaptive learning tools (Lexia, IXL, STMath, Newsela, Wayfinder). Go-to-market is non-commercial: enrollment occurs through district assignment for Newton residents, METCO for Boston students, and statewide referral for CAPS DHH, with outreach conducted via 8th Grade Nights, ParentSquare newsletters, and a multi-platform social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube).

Name

Newton North High School

Legal name

Newton North High School

Website

https://nnhs.newton.k12.ma.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Newton North High School is a public, tax-funded high school in Newtonville, Massachusetts, serving grades 9-12 for Newton residents, METCO students from Boston, and a statewide deaf/hard-of-hearing cohort through the CAPS Collaborative. It offers eight academic departments, CTE, 50+ arts courses, 40+ sports, and extensive community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary 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 Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF), Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• College preparatory curriculum
• Career technical education
• Fine performing arts
• Student support 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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Newton North High School is a public high school funded through Newton Public Schools district tax revenues and state education funding. The school does not generate commercial revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Newton North High School is a public comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12 in Newton, Massachusetts, operated by the Newton Public Schools district. The school delivers college-preparatory academics, Career & Technical Education across nine technical fields, 50+ Fine & Performing Arts courses, 40+ athletic programs, and specialized support services including the CAPS Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program, METCO desegregation program, and ELL services. Students enroll through district assignment with supplemental intake from the Boston METCO program and statewide CAPS referrals.

Product overview

Newton North High School is a comprehensive public high school offering a broad portfolio of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services. The school provides a unified educational experience through its academic departments (Career & Technical Education, English, Fine & Performing Arts, History & Social Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Science Technology & Engineering, World Language, and Special Education), complemented by specialized programs (CAPS Deaf & Hard of Hearing, METCO, Dover Legacy Scholars, College & Career Center, Center for Civic Engagement, NNHS Green Team), athletic programs (40+ sports), and student publications (Newtonite, Newtonian, Thoughtprints, NNHS Television). The school operates as a unified institution rather than a modular product architecture, with programs interconnected through shared resources including Aspen student information system, Schoology learning management, and ParentSquare communication platforms. The 2026-2027 Opportunities catalog documents over 50 Fine & Performing Arts courses and comprehensive CTE program offerings across 9 technical fields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of CAPS DHH graduates pursue post-secondary education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration30 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CAPS Collaborative (Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1973The CAPS DHH Program is the oldest secondary program for the Deaf in Massachusetts, founded in 1973. Previously managed by EDCO Collaborative until 2021. CAPS Collaborative currently serves 64 school districts. Students receive services using ASL, spoken English with sign support. Newton North houses grades 9-12, with elementary/middle at other locations.
• METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1966METCO is a state-funded desegregation program that has existed since 1966. Newton was one of the original participating towns. The program brings students of color from Boston to Newton schools so they receive quality education while suburban students are not educated in isolation. Newton has the largest METCO program in Massachusetts with over 400 students district-wide, including 56 at Newton North.
• Newton Schools FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewton Schools Foundation advances excellence and equity in Newton Public Schools by funding new approaches in the classroom, professional development for teachers, and programs that promote equity for all students.
• Newton Community EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-sustaining arm of Newton Public Schools dedicated to offering learning and enrichment opportunities for all. Offers classes and experiences at reasonable cost to build inclusive community passionate about learning, enrichment, and connection.
• Newton PTO CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization composed of all 22 PTOs in Newton, MA. Supports all Newton parents in the quest for highest quality education in the city.
• Green NewtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner of NNHS Green Team, focused on sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Village BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner of NNHS Green Team, supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Plant Based TreatyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partnering with NNHS Green Team on sustainability.
• Newton ConservatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization partnering with NNHS Green Team on environmental initiatives.
• Safe Routes to SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram supporting safe biking and walking routes for students, partnered with NNHS Green Team for bike safety education.
• Newton Center for Civic Engagement and ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps students explore issues they are passionate about, provides opportunities for civic engagement practice, and develops leadership skills. Strives to engage tomorrow's community members and leaders in democratic work.
• Newton Free LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Newton Public Schools Library Department on summer reading lists and activities. Newton Free Library librarians create book talks and run their own Summer Reading Program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wellesley High School: Suburban Boston public high school in Wellesley, MA with a similarly affluent tax base, comparable academic profile, and overlapping parent demographic. Strong comparable on college-preparatory outcomes and program breadth.
• Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: Cambridge, MA's comprehensive public high school with comparable academic, arts, and athletics breadth. Operates in an adjacent urban-suburban market with similar college-prep orientation.
• Lexington High School: Comprehensive public high school in Lexington, MA — a similarly resourced, high-achieving suburban Boston district. Comparable academic rigor, course catalog depth, and athletic programs.
• Brookline High School: Comprehensive suburban public high school serving Brookline, MA — a similarly affluent, academically oriented district adjacent to Newton. Comparable college-preparatory focus, similar extracurricular breadth, and overlapping METCO feeder dynamics.
• Boston Latin School: Prestigious Boston public exam school that competes for the same college-bound cohort. Boston Latin is the primary METCO-sending context for Newton North's Boston cohort, making it both a competitor and feeder-relationship peer.
• Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School: Regional public high school serving Lincoln and Sudbury, MA. Comparable college-preparatory curriculum, athletic breadth, and suburban Massachusetts demographic profile.
• Newton South High School: Sister public high school within the same Newton Public Schools district, sharing district funding, central administration, technology stack (Aspen, Schoology, ParentSquare), and the METCO program. Operates as the closest structural peer in scale and program mix.

Regional players

• Arlington High School: Comprehensive public high school in Arlington, MA within the metro Boston competitive set. Comparable program breadth and serves as a regional comparable for enrollment and outcomes benchmarking.
• Belmont High School: Nearby suburban Boston public high school serving Belmont, MA. Comparable in scale and curriculum breadth, with overlapping demographic and athletic conference footprint.
• Wayland High School: Public high school in Wayland, MA, adjacent to Newton's service area. Comparable suburban academic profile and athletic offerings, drawing from a similarly affluent catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northlearns
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO_cwRTg-C0ANpjLb2QleWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/nnhstigers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/newton-north-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/northlearns

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles37 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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