Newtown High School

The Newtown High School mascot is the Nighthawk.

Newtown High School has athletic fields.

Newtown High School promotes diversity and inclusion in its students.

Newtown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

12 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, CT

Newtown School District

3.9

3.5

1,396 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Kimberly A Longobucco

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Average SAT Score
1270

Average ACT Score
29

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Average GPA
3.56

Graduation Rate
98%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

A-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

B+

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.56	Reading Proficiency 78%
Math Proficiency 47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 109	Full Time Teachers 109
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.5%

College Prep

Average SAT 1270 Math 640 Verbal 640	Average ACT 29 Math 28 English 29 Reading 30 Science 28
Number of AP Courses 24	AP Pass Rate 83.6%
AP Math Enrollment Very High	AP Science Enrollment Very High
Other AP Enrollment Very High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

High

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

180:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.4%	Female 48.5%
White 79.5%	Hispanic 13.1%
Two or more races 2.6%	Asian or Pacific Islander 2.6%
Black 2.1%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

School Rankings

#16 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut

Source: Niche

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.

University of Connecticut 460 Students

Boston University 220 Students

University of Rhode Island 170 Students

University of Massachusetts Amherst 148 Students

Fairfield University 144 Students

Sacred Heart University 141 Students

Northeastern University 132 Students

University of New Hampshire 127 Students

Quinnipiac University 126 Students

Western Connecticut State University 120 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 196 Students

Psychology 195 Students

Biology 118 Students

Marketing 104 Students

Political Science and Government 78 Students

Nursing 72 Students

Finance 71 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students

Computer Science 61 Students

Pre-Law Studies 57 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Junior

8/21/2025

Overall a great school compared to other schools in the town. I would like to see the school focus more on improving academic technology for students and funding for sports instead of trying to solve student drug use which, let's face it, isn't needed. Teenagers are going to smoke and vape they have been for a hundred years and there is no reason to try to stop it when they aren't harming anyone else.

5.0 Parent

7/8/2025

Excellent school. Alexis graduated in 2022. She was a soccer goalie and track athlete. She maintained honors achievement throughout.

3.0 Junior

12/17/2024

The best parts of my experience at Newtown High School was the abundance of resources and clubs/extracurriculars. These factors truly enhanced my experience at this school. I would like to see an improvement with the teachers, however.

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1.0 parent

3/30/2026

Too many teachers without a passion for their profession coupled with a lack of admistrative oversight is a recipe for disaster. A once high perfoming school system providing students with many opportunites has been replaced by one that is a shell of its former self. Staff complacency and administra...

5.0 parent

1/3/2023

This school has amazing educational standards for students. The school itself is amazing, large, and properly funded. All the staff and students are always kind, it really feels like you're part of a big family. I worked here briefly and have nothing negative to say except that it lacks diversity, b...

3.0 parent

12/20/2022

I have 5 children and only had a problem with one.

5.0 parent

11/23/2021

I love the comutity , teacher are great

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List Price Range

$425K - $3M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$742,146

Median Lot Size

43,995 Sq Ft

% Renters

11%

Average Household Income

$164,586

% of College Grads

53%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,442 Sq Ft

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8 Baths
9,605 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
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5 Baths
3,222 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,923 Sq Ft

32 Pine Tree Hill Rd

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5 Baths
5,376 Sq Ft

44 Old Green Rd
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2 Beds
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163 Huntingtown Rd
New 23 days ago

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(475) 381-9947

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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,670 Sq Ft

21 Cobblers Mill Rd

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$1,500,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,730 Sq Ft

73 Riverside Rd
New 8 days ago

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft

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Unit 16
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,929 Sq Ft

64 Main St
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$2,750 per month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,346 Sq Ft

54 Farview Dr
Sandy Hook, CT

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Hawleyville Commons
1 Bed
1 Bath

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Newtown, CT

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Taunton Residences at Deep Brook
Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
540+ Sq Ft

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
751+ Sq Ft

9 Covered Bridge Rd
Newtown, CT

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1-2 Baths
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Sandy Hook, CT

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Newtown, CT

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1 Bath
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Newtown Middle School

7th to 8th
Public

St. Rose of Lima School

Pre-K to 8th
Private

Fraser Woods Montessori School

Pre-K to 8th
Private

Jacksons Cove Park

Treadwell Memorial Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Newtown Park & Bark

Dog Park

Dickinson Memorial Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

Rocky Glen State Park

Trails
Hiking

Newtown Park and Bark

Dog Park

The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial

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Connecticut Fairfield County Sandy Hook 06482

Newtown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sandy Hook, CT, in the Newtown neighborhood, and is served by the Newtown School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,396 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Newtown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $742,146. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newtown Middle School, St. Rose of Lima School, Fraser Woods Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Sandy Hook has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newtown High School.

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