Newtown High School

Newtown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4801 90th St,  Elmhurst, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 24
3.7
4.3
1,704 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. John Ficalora
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
560
Verbal
550
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
46.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
172:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.1%
Female
42.9%
Hispanic
64.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.2%
Two or more races
6.1%
White
4.7%
Black
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 144 Students
CUNY Hunter College 136 Students
CUNY Queens College 125 Students
Stony Brook University 100 Students
CUNY City College of New York 88 Students
St. John's University - New York 84 Students
CUNY Baruch College 83 Students
Columbia University 72 Students
Pace University 68 Students
Fordham University 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 63 Students
Business 59 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 47 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Finance 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Computer Software Engineering 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Marketing 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 122 Reviews
1.0 Alum
11/24/2024
Final Edit): About this school, I will like to say logically no safety is here to guide the students that are mentally troubled by the under performing students lurking in the building, I also don't like how the deans don't do anything credibility to resolve the matters around bullying since their absurd ability is just to give out sheets that tracks on records, they are also philanthropic for the students that misbehave, since some teachers that work in this building has slacken resources for the education that the students indulge, some care, some don't. Several teachers here pander the issues as it exponentially escalates to the point where a student can't learn, it also sets a bad example of prestige, Not to mention the under performing students also block way for the one that care about their grades in this school, If you just going to this school just to be one above all thinking "your him/ her", go for the delusion while being aware about this real experience.
4.0 Senior
11/19/2024
I think I can say Newtown isn't anyone's 1st choice but it isn't the worst at all.Teachers at Newtown really help students when we struggle and most teachers are nice and I've formed good relationships with my teachers.The school also has many activities such as plays and bake sales they also have many sports and clubs.The school encourages tutoring if you fail a class, they want the best for students.
4.0 Senior
10/27/2024
I think Newtown High School is the only school in the NYC that has different diversity. All the students follow different culture.They speaks different languages.Its easy to find friend from the same country .
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
5.0 student
11/21/2019
This school is well secure and Students have access to tons of ap classes. Hallways are clean. Hardley any rodents. Security and staff walk the hallways all the time to secure our safety and were in class. Teachers are really nice and help students to pursue there goals. Princible is Awesome. Studen...
5.0 parent
9/8/2017
Ok., this was my kid's first week at Newtown H.S., and to be honest I was a bit skeptical because of all the false rumors.After going around the hallways I found that this school is secure, clean and well structured. Stair cases and exits are well placed, security staff walk the hallways at all time...
3.0 other
6/17/2015
I was a new immigrant when I was in this school. I graduated as one of top 20 of the year. Yet, I have to say this school is average at best. They don't care about students who behave, they don't have much advanced classes.
5.0 student
4/17/2014
I really like this school as a student, I am currently enrolled at Newtown High School. I have heard many people say it's a bad school, however its not so bad. The teachers at Newtown teach the same way as a teacher at someother school. I am doing great academically at this school and this school of...

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Newtown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elmhurst, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 24 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,704 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Newtown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $674,986. Discover additional schools in the area, like John F. Kennedy Jr. High School, Civic Leadership Academy, Pan American International High School, and more. Learn more about what Elmhurst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newtown High School.

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