Newton High School, GA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
How Newton High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score40
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Newton High School
2,501Students
100%Low-Income Students
114Teachers
22 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 26% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 25% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 23% | 18% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 78% | 36% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 9% | 43% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 13% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Newton High School
13%Math Proficiency
39%Reading Proficiency
26%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 28% | 42% | 50% |
| Male | 22% | 37% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 26% | 38% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 60% | 59% |
| Black | 24% | 31% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 31% | 52% | 54% |
| Other | 37% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 42% | 43% |
| Limited English | 35% | 32% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 24% | 32% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 15% | 23% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Newton High School
87%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
50%Limited English
62%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87% | 77% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 84% | 79% | 79% |
| Other | 80% | 59% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Newton High School, GA
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Newton High School, GA
Peachtree Academy
4 miles, NW
Young Americans Christian School
4 miles, W
Providence Classical Christian School
5 miles, NE
Covington Academy
7 miles, E