For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,243 students in Newton, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton, KS are Kansas Connections Academy, 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 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), 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 84%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kansas Connections Academy, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Grades: K-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #22.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Newton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative 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 Kansas Connections Academy, 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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