Serving 961 students in grades 8-12, Newton Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 961 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newton Sr High School's student population of 961 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
961 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newton Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton Sr High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton Sr High School's ranking?
Newton Sr High School is ranked #1056 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Newton Sr High School often compared to?
Newton Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hesston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newton Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Newton Sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Newton Sr High School?
961 students attend Newton Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Newton Sr High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Sr High School?
Newton Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newton Sr High School offer ?
Newton Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Newton Sr High School part of?
Newton Sr High School is part of Newton School District.
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