Newton-Conover High
758 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Newton-Conover High School, located in Newton, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating under the Newton-Conover City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, offering a diverse curriculum that includes standard graduation tracks, honors courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a focus on integrating technology into the classroom and emphasizing the "Red Devil" spirit, which encourages school pride and active student engagement in both athletics and community service.
Beyond its academic offerings, Newton-Conover High School places a strong emphasis on character development and student-teacher relationships. By maintaining a smaller school environment compared to larger neighboring districts, it cultivates a close-knit culture that supports individual student needs. The school also actively partners with local businesses and community organizations to provide students with real-world learning opportunities, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to the local economy and the broader global community.
Beyond its academic offerings, Newton-Conover High School places a strong emphasis on character development and student-teacher relationships. By maintaining a smaller school environment compared to larger neighboring districts, it cultivates a close-knit culture that supports individual student needs. The school also actively partners with local businesses and community organizations to provide students with real-world learning opportunities, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to the local economy and the broader global community.
758
Total Students
44.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 332 |
| Hispanic | 223 |
| Black | 81 |
| Asian | 55 |
| Two or More | 67 |
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White332 (43.8 %)
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Hispanic223 (29.4 %)
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Black81 (10.7 %)
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Two or More67 (8.8 %)
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Asian55 (7.3 %)
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 Conover City Schools |
| Phone: | (828)465-0920 |
| Website: | http://nhs.newton-conover.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 758 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 44.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 404 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 34 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
224
Grade 10
225
Grade 11
152
Grade 12
157
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 224 |
| Grade 10 | 225 |
| Grade 11 | 152 |
| Grade 12 | 157 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 336 | 44.3% |
| Male | 422 | 55.7% |
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