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$229K - $262K Price Range
Newton Senior High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
800 E 4th St S,
Newton, IA
Newton Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B-
C+
B-
C+
C
B
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
670
Verbal
630
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
58.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
62.6%
Science
58.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
291:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
83.3%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa
142 Students
Iowa State University
104 Students
Des Moines Area Community College
93 Students
University of Northern Iowa
80 Students
Central College
52 Students
Drake University
47 Students
Grand View University
28 Students
Buena Vista University
26 Students
Wartburg College
24 Students
Simpson College
24 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
39 Students
Business
29 Students
Nursing
28 Students
Elementary Education
21 Students
Biology
19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
14 Students
Criminology
12 Students
Education
11 Students
Accounting
10 Students
Human Services
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/24/2021
i moved to newton a few years ago and I feel like the newton system is unfair you can tell what teachers have favorites and once they found someone to target they just keep coming at you I had a teacher that would sneak in the bathroom and stand there because she'd think we talked about her and we caught her one day and she came up with we were vaping in the bathroom when we had nothing on us and she would tell the students we vaped so there would always be problems to the point where i changed schools.
8/25/2016
Its Home! I graduated form here!
4/28/2016
We have a variety of clubs, including: GSA, Key Club, Doctor Who, Carhart Club, Battle of the Books, Math Club, Art Club, and several others.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/22/2013
I graduated nearly 50 years ago, and with the strong fundamentals I got at NHS I have had a very successful career in health care helping thousands of people. I know the school has changed as has the town, but quality has always been a priority at NHS.
5/10/2010
Zero out of Five. I had the dubious honor attending Newton Schools from 5th grade through HS graduation. I was lucky enough to attend 2 of the best elementary schools in Des Moines before moving to Newton. Thank goodness I had the advantage that and coming from a family of educators helped too. I wi...
11/17/2009
11/12/2009
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$95K - $478K
Homes For Sale
102
Average Home Value
$218,271
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Average Household Income
$66,610
% of College Grads
15.1%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,219 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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Newton Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newton, IA, in the Newton neighborhood, and is served by the Newton Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 798 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Newton Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $218,271. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Academy Alternative School, Berg Middle School, Newton Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Newton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newton Senior High School.