Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, South Newton Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Newton Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Kentland, IN, spanning approximately 190.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Newton Senior High School's student population of 225 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Newton Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Newton Senior High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1279 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Newton Senior High School's ranking?
South Newton Senior High School is ranked #1279 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Newton Senior High School often compared to?
South Newton Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Newton Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Newton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of South Newton Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend South Newton Senior High School?
225 students attend South Newton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of South Newton Senior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Newton Senior High School?
South Newton Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Newton Senior High School offer ?
South Newton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Newton Senior High School part of?
South Newton Senior High School is part of South Newton School Corp School District.
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