Newton High School

www.newtonnj.org

719 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Newton High School, located on Ryerson Avenue in Newton, New Jersey, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Newton School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school typically offers a variety of core subjects alongside diverse elective options, allowing students to explore personal interests while meeting state graduation requirements.

Beyond academics, Newton High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities. The school supports a range of varsity sports, academic clubs, arts programs, and student organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a supportive campus culture, the school aims to cultivate responsible, informed, and capable citizens who are equipped to thrive in an evolving global society.

719

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	199
Black	36
Asian	32
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	4

White
426 (59.2 %)
Hispanic
199 (27.7 %)
Black
36 (5.0 %)
Asian
32 (4.5 %)
Two or More
22 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton Public School District
Phone:	(973)383-7573
Website:	http://www.newtonnj.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 160

Grade 10 186

Grade 11 162

Grade 12 176

Ungraded 35