Newton Local High School is a public high school in Pleasant Hill, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Newton Local School District.
Serving 264 students in grades 7-12, Newton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Newton High School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Newton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton High School's ranking?
Newton High School is ranked #827 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Newton High School often compared to?
Newton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradford High School, Covington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newton High School?
The graduation rate of Newton High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Newton High School?
264 students attend Newton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Newton High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton High School?
Newton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newton High School offer ?
Newton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newton High School part of?
Newton High School is part of Newton Local School District.
School Reviews
1 2/24/2020
Teachers are nice but the school lacks diversity. Student body is 90% athletic, conservative christian white kids, and when you fall outside of that category, you tend to struggle to feel like you fit in at all. As soon as I left for a bigger school, I felt much more accepted and made friends with so many kinds of people I never would have met at Newton. Also, the only real extracurricular activities available are sports and the food was really bad. 3/10.
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