School Overview
Newtown High School, located on Berkshire Road in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary school for the Newtown school district. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and career paths, featuring a wide array of core academic subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and diverse elective offerings. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine and performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular pursuits, Newtown High School is deeply embedded in the identity of the surrounding community. It serves as a central hub for student development, emphasizing both character education and intellectual growth. The school utilizes its facilities and dedicated faculty to encourage student engagement and leadership, aiming to cultivate an environment that is both challenging and supportive. For the most current information regarding specific programs, staff contact details, and school calendar updates, visitors can access the official website at http://newtown.k12.ct.us/~nhs/.
1,325
Total Students
118.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newtown High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,090
Hispanic141
Black28
Asian40
Two or More24
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,090 (82.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    141 (10.6 %)
  • Asian
    40 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    28 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (1.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Newtown School District
Phone: (203)426-7646
Website: http://nhs.newtown.k12.ct.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 118.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62
Grades Taught
Grade 9 291
Grade 10 341
Grade 11 335
Grade 12 358

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newtown High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9291
Grade 10341
Grade 11335
Grade 12358
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newtown High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female68551.7%
Male63948.2%
Not Specified10.1%