NEWTON H S

NEWTON ISD
2812 HWY 190 E
NEWTON, TX 75966
283 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Newton High School, located in Newton, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Newton Independent School District. Situated along Highway 190 East, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, providing academic instruction, extracurricular programs, and athletic opportunities for students in the surrounding region. As a rural Texas high school, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success while maintaining the close-knit culture typical of smaller East Texas districts.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Newton High School is well-regarded for its emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, including a storied athletic program that plays a significant role in school spirit and community identity. The facility provides a structured environment aimed at fostering student growth and development, serving as a pillar of the educational landscape in Newton County.
283
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    155 (54.8%)
  • Black
    98 (34.6%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: NEWTON ISD
Phone: (409)420-6600
Website: http://www.newtonisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 205
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 78
Grade 10 84
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 52
Gender Ratio