Newtown-harris High School
Newtown-harris High School serves 33 students in grades 7-12.
Newtown-harris High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newtown-harris High School's student population of 33 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newtown-harris High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Newtown-harris High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 2091 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
15%
White
85%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newtown-harris High School?
The graduation rate of Newtown-harris High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newtown-harris High School?
33 students attend Newtown-harris High School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
85% of Newtown-harris High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newtown-harris High School?
Newtown-harris High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newtown-harris High School offer ?
Newtown-harris High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
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