Newton High School is a public high school in Newton, Kansas, United States operated by Newton USD 373 school district, and serves students of grades 9 to 12. It is located on a 90-acre campus with a Cedar-tree surrounded parking lot.
Serving 982 students in grades 9-12, Newton Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newton Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Newton Sr High School's student population of 982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
982 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1885
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newton Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton Sr High School is 0.56, 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
#1136 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Railerman
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton Sr High School's ranking?
Newton Sr High School is ranked #1136 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Newton Sr High School often compared to?
Newton Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hesston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newton Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Newton Sr High School is 91%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Newton Sr High School?
982 students attend Newton Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Newton Sr High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Sr High School?
Newton Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newton Sr High School offer ?
Newton Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newton Sr High School part of?
Newton Sr High School is part of Newton School District.
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