At a glance
Reported students
2,072
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
145.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
761
Newtown High School: 2,072 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Newtown High School
Newtown High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elmhurst. It is one of 58 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #24. NCES reports 2,072 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (68.1%) and Asian (20.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Newtown High School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 145.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.2%
- Hispanic68.1%
- Black3.4%
- Asian20.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial1.5%
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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #24
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,924 reported students
Grover Cleveland High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,711 reported students
Queens Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,294 reported students
Maspeth High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,001 reported students
Academy of Finance and Enterprise
High · Grades 09–12
874 reported students
High School for Arts and Business
High · Grades 09–12
721 reported students
Public schools near Newtown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International High School for Health Sciences High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 292 | under 0.1 mi |
| Civic Leadership Academy High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 580 | 0.2 mi |
| Voyages Preparatory High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 155 | 0.2 mi |
| Pan American International High School High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 482 | 0.2 mi |
| John F Kennedy Jr School High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 09–12 | 514 | 0.5 mi |
| Maspeth High School High · New York City Geographic District #24 | 09–12 | 1,001 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Newtown High School
What grades does Newtown High School serve?
Newtown High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #24.
How many students attend Newtown High School?
Newtown High School reported 2,072 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Newtown High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 2,072 students and 145.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Newtown High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Newtown High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #24 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Newtown High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Newtown High School in?
Newtown High School is part of New York City Geographic District #24, based in Corona, NY, which operates 58 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Newtown High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include International High School for Health Sciences (under 0.1 mi), Civic Leadership Academy (0.2 mi), Voyages Preparatory (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.