Serving 1,731 students in grades 9-12, Newtown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 91% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newtown High School's student population of 1,731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newtown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newtown High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2489 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
65%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newtown High School's ranking?
Newtown High School is ranked #2489 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Newtown High School often compared to?
Newtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Civic Leadership Academy, Maspeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newtown High School?
The graduation rate of Newtown High School is 75%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newtown High School?
1,731 students attend Newtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Newtown High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newtown High School?
Newtown High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newtown High School offer ?
Newtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newtown High School part of?
Newtown High School is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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