Newton Senior High School

www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/newton-high-school

818 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Newton Senior High School, located in Newton, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Newton Community School District. Dedicated to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a diverse array of extracurricular activities. The institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence, develop critical thinking skills, and engage with their local community.

In addition to its core academic programs, Newton Senior High offers various opportunities for student development, including athletics, performing arts, and vocational training. By leveraging resources provided by the Newton Community School District, the high school strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools for college readiness and career success. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and active student involvement, the school remains committed to cultivating well-rounded graduates who are prepared to meet the challenges of the modern world.

818

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	681
Hispanic	64
Black	30
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
681 (83.3 %)
Hispanic
64 (7.8 %)
Two or More
35 (4.3 %)
Black
30 (3.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Newton Comm School District
Phone:	(641)792-5797
Website:	http://www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/newton-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	818
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 228

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 208

Grade 12 173