Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy vs KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
Mattapan · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
646 students
| Measure | Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy Dorchester, Massachusetts | KIPP Academy Boston Charter School Mattapan, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 300 | #749 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #14646 of 16,910 | #28927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 490 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 46% |
| city | Dorchester | Mattapan |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Academy Boston Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 23.6).
- •KIPP Academy Boston Charter School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 15%).
- •KIPP Academy Boston Charter School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 5%).
- •Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.7).
- •KIPP Academy Boston Charter School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 490.
- •Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is a public school while KIPP Academy Boston Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy better than KIPP Academy Boston Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Academy Boston Charter School ranks higher (44.5 vs 23.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy and KIPP Academy Boston Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Mattapan in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy: 490. KIPP Academy Boston Charter School: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy and KIPP Academy Boston Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy is 284th of 300 and KIPP Academy Boston Charter School is 749th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).