2023 - 24 Annual Report
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AP Classes - Advanced Coursework - Graduation Rates
The Newton Public Schools offers a significant number of AP classes and advanced coursework to prepare students for education and work opportunities after high school . AP test scores can sometimes be used to gain college credit , which may reduce college costs . This year : 24 AP courses were offered at North and South 73 % of seniors this year are enrolled in at least one AP course ; 53 % of 11th graders are enrolled in at least one AP course Four - year graduation rates in Newton over the past 10 years have remained between 95 - 96 %, while the dropout rate has remained between 0 . 1 - 0 . 3 % over the same period ( less than 13 students each year ). The majority of students graduating last year ( 89 %) reported planning to attend some form of postsecondary education , with2 % reporting planning to work , 0 . 6 % reporting joining the military , and an additional 8 % reporting other plans , including a gap year .
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