For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,185 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 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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?
3 public high schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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