Newton Senior High School in Newton, IA

At a glance

Reported students

806

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

48.53

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa high enrollment

84th percentile

Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

358

Newton Senior High School: 806 reported students.

State peer staffing position

81st percentile

16.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 843
Teachers (FTE): 49.8
Student–teacher ratio: 16.9:1

What the reported data says about Newton Senior High School

Newton Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Newton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Newton Comm School District. NCES reports 806 students for 2024–25.

Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Newton Senior High School

1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3%
Students with disabilities: 12.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 42.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White82.3%
Hispanic8.3%
Black2.6%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

WEST Academy Alternative School

High · Grades 10–12

51 reported students

Berg Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

790 reported students

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

380 reported students

Emerson Hough Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

336 reported students

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

306 reported students

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Public schools near Newton Senior High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Elementary · Newton Comm School District	KG–04	306	0.7 mi
Emerson Hough Elementary School Elementary · Newton Comm School District	KG–04	336	0.9 mi
WEST Academy Alternative School High · Newton Comm School District	10–12	51	1.2 mi
Berg Middle School Middle · Newton Comm School District	05–08	790	1.5 mi
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Newton Comm School District	PK–04	380	1.6 mi
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School High · Colfax-Mingo Comm School District	07–12	287	9.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Newton Senior High School

What grades does Newton Senior High School serve?

Newton Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Newton Comm School District.

How many students attend Newton Senior High School?

Newton Senior High School reported 806 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 843 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Newton Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 806 students and 48.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Newton Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Newton Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newton Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Newton Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

42.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Newton Senior High School in?

Newton Senior High School is part of Newton Comm School District, based in Newton, IA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Newton Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodrow Wilson Elementary School (0.7 mi), Emerson Hough Elementary School (0.9 mi), WEST Academy Alternative School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.