Is Newtown High School a good school?

Newtown High School ranks 19 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Newtown High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,276 students attended Newtown High School.

What is the racial makeup of Newtown High School?

Students at Newtown High School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Newtown High School?

Newtown High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hawley Elementary School Elementary : Head O'Meadow Elementary School Elementary : Middle Gate Elementary School Elementary : Sandy Hook Elementary School Middle : Newtown Middle School Middle : Reed Intermediate School

Newtown High School

Summary:

Newtown High School is a public high school located in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,325 students. The school is part of the Newtown School District, which is ranked 33 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newtown High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking between 15-27 over the past several years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 72.4% proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 50.8% proficient or better in SAT/Math for the 2023-2024 school year. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages of 54.8% and 29.5%, respectively. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (82.26%) of students identifying as White, and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (13.36%) compared to many of the surrounding schools, such as Henry Abbott Technical High School and Woodland Regional High School.

Newtown High School's favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.1 in the 2022-2023 school year is lower than many of the nearby schools, such as Shelton High School and Pomperaug Regional High School. This, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence, suggests a well-established culture of academic focus and a commitment to providing a high-quality education. However, the school's relative lack of diversity and socioeconomic representation may present opportunities for the school to explore ways to promote greater inclusivity and address potential disparities in the educational experiences of students from different backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482

(203) 426-7646

District: Newtown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,852

Feeder schools for Newtown High School:

Elementary:	Hawley Elementary School
	Head O'Meadow Elementary School
	Middle Gate Elementary School
	Sandy Hook Elementary School
Middle:	Newtown Middle School
	Reed Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 1,276

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Asian:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newtown High School ranks better than 86.9% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newtown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (11.9%), Asian (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newtown High School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Newtown High School employs 113 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newtown High School is $20,852.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newtown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newtown High School 19^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Newtown High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Newtown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newtown School District 33^rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newtown High School

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Rank History for all students at Newtown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	73.79	51^st	176	71.0%
2008	72.88	55^th	176	68.8%
2009	76.49	42^nd	176	76.1%
2010	77.17	36^th	186	80.6%
2011	77.54	27^th	189	85.7%
2012	80.52	15^th	188	92.0%
2013	75.83	48^th	193	75.1%
2015	78.89	38^th	196	80.6%
2016	90.92	8^th	132	93.9%
2021	86.24	27^th	200	86.5%
2022	84.01	21^st	139	84.9%
2023	89.25	15^th	142	89.4%
2024	85.03	19^th	145	86.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Newtown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.38	61^st	175	65.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newtown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.21	28^th	155	81.9%
2024	82.29	9^th	65	86.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Newtown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	76.79	27^th	79	65.8%
2019	87.94	8^th	84	90.5%
2021	87.33	24^th	189	87.3%
2022	73.07	36^th	106	66.0%
2023	76.64	32^nd	103	68.9%
2024	73.45	32^nd	102	68.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Newtown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.47	30^th	57	47.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Newtown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	82.53	22^nd	78	71.8%
2019	87.27	13^th	80	83.8%
2021	81.41	35^th	182	80.8%
2022	71.93	41^st	102	59.8%
2023	88.05	11^th	100	89.0%
2024	71.77	33^rd	100	67.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newtown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	81.18	20^th	104	80.8%
2024	82.63	8^th	63	87.3%

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Rank History for White students at Newtown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	73.90	28^th	105	73.3%
2019	86.69	16^th	113	85.8%
2021	75.47	36^th	155	76.8%
2022	63.18	42^nd	117	64.1%
2023	79.33	23^rd	116	80.2%
2024	62.71	39^th	116	66.4%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newtown High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1149	11	12	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1178
1989	1089	11	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1117
1990	951	8	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	973
1991	917	9	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	947
1992	886	3	26	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	926
1993	890	9	19	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	930
1994	947	8	26	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	992
1995	1044	8	21	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1085
1996	1044	8	21	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1085
1997	1036	8	16	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1074
1998	1092	12	15	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1125
1999	1162	12	16	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1194
2000	1210	11	18	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1244
2001	1291	9	22	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1332
2002	1366	11	25	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1427
2003	1366	11	25	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1427
2004	1478	10	34	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1557
2005	1537	9	32	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	1622
2006	1226	11	33	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	1305
2007	1605	20	36	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	1714
2008	1606	17	37	58	1	n/a	n/a	0	1719
2009	1576	21	51	55	1	n/a	n/a	0	1704
2010	1601	18	57	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	1731
2011	1570	19	57	75	0	0	10	0	1731
2012	1558	16	63	81	1	0	21	0	1740
2013	1567	16	57	91	3	0	26	0	1760
2014	1530	17	52	89	1	0	24	0	1713
2015	1553	22	51	88	1	0	23	0	1738
2016	1524	23	49	69	0	0	14	0	1679
2017	1509	27	63	71	0	0	14	0	1684
2018	1441	23	65	74	0	0	21	0	1624
2019	1382	18	69	83	0	0	22	0	1574
2020	1302	24	65	103	0	0	18	0	1512
2021	1228	23	54	110	0	0	24	0	1439
2022	1167	25	46	135	0	0	23	0	1396
2023	1090	28	40	141	0	1	24	1	1325
2024	1028	27	35	152	1	1	31	1	1276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newtown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1178	85.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1117	73.6	15.1	n/a
1990	973	75.5	12.8	n/a
1991	947	72.2	13.1	n/a
1992	926	72.1	12.8	1.5
1993	930	74.4	12.5	0.1
1994	992	71.6	13.9	1.5
1995	1085	77.0	14.1	2.8
1996	1085	77.0	14.1	2.8
1997	1074	79.0	13.6	1.8
1998	1125	81.2	13.9	0.5
1999	1194	84.1	14.2	1.7
2000	1244	91.9	13.5	1.7
2001	1332	92.9	14.3	n/a
2002	1427	103.3	13.8	2.3
2003	1427	103.3	13.8	2.3
2004	1557	105.7	14.7	3.2
2005	1622	100.1	16.2	n/a
2006	1305	96.7	13.5	1.7
2007	1714	99.9	17.2	1.3
2008	1719	113.0	15.2	1.5
2009	1704	125.4	14.6	3.1
2010	1731	122.0	14.1	4.6
2011	1731	123.5	14.0	6.4
2012	1740	125.8	13.8	6.8
2013	1760	126.1	13.9	6.3
2014	1713	127.5	13.4	6
2015	1738	124.0	14.0	7
2016	1679	120.0	13.9	7.2
2017	1684	119.6	14.0	8.4
2018	1624	129.4	12.5	7.3
2019	1574	119.5	13.1	12.7
2020	1512	117.7	12.8	13.6
2021	1439	110.4	13.0	14
2022	1396	110.5	12.6	11.7
2023	1325	118.6	11.1	13.4
2024	1276	113.0	11.2	12.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newtown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1178	85.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1117	73.6	15.1	n/a
1990	973	75.5	12.8	n/a
1991	947	72.2	13.1	n/a
1992	926	72.1	12.8	1.5
1993	930	74.4	12.5	0.1
1994	992	71.6	13.9	1.5
1995	1085	77.0	14.1	2.8
1996	1085	77.0	14.1	2.8
1997	1074	79.0	13.6	1.8
1998	1125	81.2	13.9	0.5
1999	1194	84.1	14.2	1.7
2000	1244	91.9	13.5	1.7
2001	1332	92.9	14.3	n/a
2002	1427	103.3	13.8	2.3
2003	1427	103.3	13.8	2.3
2004	1557	105.7	14.7	3.2
2005	1622	100.1	16.2	n/a
2006	1305	96.7	13.5	1.7
2007	1714	99.9	17.2	1.3
2008	1719	113.0	15.2	1.5
2009	1704	125.4	14.6	3.1
2010	1731	122.0	14.1	4.6
2011	1731	123.5	14.0	6.4
2012	1740	125.8	13.8	6.8
2013	1760	126.1	13.9	6.3
2014	1713	127.5	13.4	6
2015	1738	124.0	14.0	7
2016	1679	120.0	13.9	7.2
2017	1684	119.6	14.0	8.4
2018	1624	129.4	12.5	7.3
2019	1574	119.5	13.1	12.7
2020	1512	117.7	12.8	13.6
2021	1439	110.4	13.0	14
2022	1396	110.5	12.6	11.7
2023	1325	118.6	11.1	13.4
2024	1276	113.0	11.2	12.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newtown High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,533
2019	$16,569
2020	$17,300
2021	$18,494
2022	$19,729
2023	$20,852

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newtown High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1574	1325	15.8%
African American	18	28	55.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	69	40	42%
Hispanic	83	141	69.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1382	1090	21.1%
Two or More Races	22	24	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.7%	13.4%	0.7%

Schools Near Newtown High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Newtown High School	Public	9-12	12 Berkshire Rd.	Sandy Hook	06482	Fairfield County	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7646	1,276	113	11.2	12.9%	1,028 (80.6%)	27 (2.1%)	152 (11.9%)	35 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (2.4%)	85	19^th of 145 public high schools	86.9%		89.2	15^th of 142 public high schools	89.4%	4		72.4	50.8	$20,852
Masuk High School	Public	9-12	1014 Monroe Tpke.	Monroe	06468	Fairfield County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 452-5823	1,057	81	13.0		750 (71.0%)	45 (4.3%)	158 (14.9%)	65 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.5%)								(n/a)	53.4			$21,222
Bethel High School	Public	9-12	300 Whittlesey Dr.	Bethel	06801	Fairfield County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 794-8600	1,083	84	12.9	30.7%	644 (59.5%)	44 (4.1%)	273 (25.2%)	71 (6.6%)	12 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	33 (3.0%)								(n/a)	76.4			$18,368
Oxford High School	Public	9-12	61 Quaker Farms Rd.	Oxford	06478	New Haven County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 888-2468	500	45	11.1	15.4%	409 (81.8%)	17 (3.4%)	51 (10.2%)	15 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)				$21,885
Brookfield High School	Public	9-12	45 Long Meadow Hill Rd.	Brookfield	06804	Fairfield County	Brookfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 775-7725	871	67	13.0	23.8%	611 (70.1%)	30 (3.4%)	150 (17.2%)	71 (8.2%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	75.4	38^th of 145 public high schools	73.8%		66.3	50^th of 142 public high schools	64.8%	12	61.1	71.8	38.4	$19,964
Joel Barlow High School	Public	9-12	100 Black Rock Tpke.	Redding	06896	Fairfield County	Regional School District 09	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 938-2508	737	65	11.2	13.0%	582 (79.0%)	18 (2.4%)	70 (9.5%)	36 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	96.3	4^th of 145 public high schools	97.2%		96.5	2^nd of 142 public high schools	98.6%	2	89.8	89.2	60.2	$28,715
Pomperaug Regional High School	Public	9-12	234 Judd Rd.	Southbury	06488	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 262-3200	995	89	11.2	15.9%	791 (79.5%)	20 (2.0%)	91 (9.1%)	55 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.5%)	87	16^th of 145 public high schools	89.0%					(n/a)	66.1	75.8	57.1	$23,632
Seymour High School	Public	9-12	2 Botsford Rd.	Seymour	06483	New Haven County	Seymour School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-2561	598	49	12.3	45.0%	385 (64.4%)	44 (7.4%)	134 (22.4%)	22 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	50.7	73^rd of 145 public high schools	49.7%		60.5	61^st of 142 public high schools	57.0%	12	43.5	59.0	27.3	$22,570
Henry Abbott Technical High School	Public	9-12	21 Hayestown Ave.	Danbury	06811	Fairfield County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 797-4460	692	58	11.8	36.1%	264 (38.2%)	26 (3.8%)	350 (50.6%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.5%)	41.6	76^th of 145 public high schools	47.6%		49.7	69^th of 142 public high schools	51.4%	7	48.2	51.2	17.1	$26,916
Woodland Regional High School	Public	9-12	135 Back Rimmon Rd.	Beacon Falls	06403	New Haven County	Regional School District 16	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 881-5551	590	53	11.0	21.0%	490 (83.1%)	20 (3.4%)	65 (11.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	69.4	44^th of 145 public high schools	69.7%		79.2	32^nd of 142 public high schools	77.5%	12	58.0	68.7	34.0	$21,528

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