NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL

NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III school district, located in NEWTOWN, MO with about 41 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH School is a small, public rural school located in Newtown, Missouri. Serving as the primary educational facility for the local community, it operates within the Newtown-Harris R-III School District. As a small-town institution, the school typically emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty and staff.

Because of its size, the school focuses on fundamental academic programming while fostering a sense of community engagement. It plays a central role in the lives of local families, often integrating extracurricular activities and community events into the school calendar to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the town's social life. The school represents a traditional model of rural education, prioritizing core curriculum standards while maintaining a supportive and accessible atmosphere for its student body.

For more information, contact NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH at (660) 794-2245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.