For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,011 students in Newton, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, KS are Opportunity Academy and Newton Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Newton, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton Sr High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 8-12
| 961 students
Newton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, KS include Opportunity Academy and Newton Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton, KS?
2 public high schools are located in Newton, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton, KS?
Newton, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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