Snowden International High School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

463 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Snowden International School at Copley is a public pilot school located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its commitment to providing a globally-focused education. As part of the Boston Public Schools district, it emphasizes academic rigor, international awareness, and the development of students into informed, responsible global citizens.

The school is particularly recognized for its vibrant, diverse community and its unique position in one of Boston’s most iconic commercial and cultural districts. By leveraging its central location near Copley Square, Snowden offers students access to a wide array of internships, cultural opportunities, and real-world learning experiences. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce, frequently incorporating language studies and international perspectives into the core academic experience.

463

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Snowden International High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	266
Black	141
Asian	18
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
266 (57.5 %)
Black
141 (30.5 %)
White
25 (5.4 %)
Asian
18 (3.9 %)
Two or More
12 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-9989
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 129

Grade 10 118

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 106