Is South Newton Senior High School a good school?

South Newton Senior High School ranks 247 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Newton Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended South Newton Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Newton Senior High School?

Students at South Newton Senior High School are 76% White, 22% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into South Newton Senior High School?

South Newton Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : South Newton Elementary School Middle : South Newton Middle School

South Newton Senior High School

Summary:

South Newton Senior High School is a public high school located in Kentland, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 242. The school is part of the South Newton School Corporation, which is ranked 227 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Newton Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.99%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (16.53%) and a lower percentage of African American students (0.41%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 61 out of 389 Indiana high schools in 2018-2019 (4-star rating) to a low of 309 out of 431 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). Performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students ranking relatively higher (211 out of 392 in 2023-2024) compared to female students and Hispanic students (348 out of 392 and 144 out of 184, respectively, in 2023-2024). The school's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from a high of 94.0% in 2022-2023 to a low of 79.6% in 2021-2022, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 34.3% in 2020-2021 to 40.5% in 2021-2022.

Academically, South Newton Senior High School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, only 39.53% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 50.51% in 2021-2022, and only 9.3% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.14% in 2021-2022. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Benton Central Junior-Senior High School, Rensselaer Central High School, and North Newton Junior-Senior High School, South Newton Senior High School generally performs worse on academic measures, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and lower graduation rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

13102 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951

(219) 474-5167

District: South Newton School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
247^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,134

Feeder schools for South Newton Senior High School:

Elementary:	South Newton Elementary School
Middle:	South Newton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

Hispanic:

21.6%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Newton Senior High School ranks worse than 57.3% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Newton Senior 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 (76.3%), Hispanic (21.6%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Newton Senior High School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare South Newton Senior High School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Newton Senior High School is $16,134.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Newton Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Newton Senior High School 247^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See South Newton Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

South Newton School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Newton School Corp 201^st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Newton Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	67.51	95^th	349	72.8%
2006	69.37	83^rd	349	76.2%
2007	66.41	121^st	354	65.8%
2008	56.53	186^th	360	48.3%
2009	40.82	270^th	364	25.8%
2010	26.52	281^st	362	22.4%
2011	36.02	246^th	364	32.4%
2012	53.45	131^st	373	64.9%
2013	67.32	48^th	353	86.4%
2014	60.17	91^st	379	76.0%
2015	63.13	92^nd	400	77.0%
2016	55.09	168^th	394	57.4%
2017	40.46	249^th	380	34.5%
2018	66.69	111^th	385	71.2%
2019	72.33	61^st	389	84.3%
2021	49.58	181^st	388	53.4%
2022	44.83	237^th	409	42.1%
2023	34.10	277^th	398	30.4%
2024	42.79	247^th	431	42.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Newton Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.11	141^st	289	51.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Newton Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.98	234^th	379	38.3%
2024	72.11	63^rd	377	83.3%

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Rank History for Female students at South Newton Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.80	282^nd	388	27.3%
2024	30.72	280^th	392	28.6%

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Rank History for Male students at South Newton Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.29	252^nd	383	34.2%
2024	53.83	155^th	392	60.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Newton Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	28.87	114^th	164	30.5%
2023	5.22	166^th	166	0.0%
2024	50.22	70^th	184	62.0%

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Rank History for White students at South Newton Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	39.50	236^th	378	37.6%
2023	35.66	241^st	375	35.7%
2024	33.70	264^th	381	30.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana 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: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The principle of this school is only interested in school rating not the children. He is very unprofessional when talking to parents and children. Doesn't care about what is best for the child. Close Quote

Enrollment information for South Newton Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	409	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1989	430	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1990	437	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
1991	429	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1992	481	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
1993	503	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1994	487	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1995	465	0	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1996	465	0	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1997	489	0	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	1	514
1998	516	0	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
1999	519	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
2000	528	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2001	317	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	328	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	335
2003	328	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	335
2004	314	1	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
2005	300	2	0	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	318
2006	295	1	0	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	313
2007	283	0	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	3	308
2008	301	0	1	24	1	n/a	n/a	4	331
2009	280	0	1	21	2	n/a	n/a	5	309
2010	240	0	2	15	3	n/a	n/a	6	266
2011	231	4	1	28	2	2	2	0	270
2012	220	1	0	27	3	1	3	0	255
2013	218	2	0	33	1	1	5	0	260
2014	218	2	0	31	1	1	3	0	256
2015	220	2	0	26	1	0	3	0	252
2016	215	5	0	29	1	0	2	0	252
2017	189	3	0	25	0	0	3	0	220
2018	206	6	0	25	0	0	3	0	240
2019	196	5	0	20	0	0	4	0	225
2020	217	3	0	31	0	0	2	0	253
2021	201	4	0	31	0	0	2	0	238
2022	188	2	0	33	0	0	2	0	225
2023	196	1	0	40	0	0	5	0	242
2024	184	1	0	52	0	0	4	0	241

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 South Newton Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	411	28.8	14.2	9.7
1989	431	28.0	15.3	9.3
1990	441	27.9	15.8	10.2
1991	433	27.2	15.9	15.5
1992	490	24.2	20.2	13.7
1993	511	25.5	20.0	13.3
1994	495	26.3	18.8	11.9
1995	486	29.7	16.4	13.4
1996	486	29.7	16.4	13.4
1997	514	32.8	15.7	13.3
1998	536	33.0	16.2	15.1
1999	533	33.6	15.9	22.7
2000	536	35.6	15.1	22.4
2001	327	22.4	14.6	48.6
2002	335	22.0	15.2	30.7
2003	335	22.0	15.2	30.7
2004	323	19.7	16.4	26.6
2005	318	21.6	14.7	53.8
2006	313	19.7	15.9	24.6
2007	308	n/a	n/a	25.9
2008	331	23.2	14.3	29.7
2009	309	23.1	13.4	36.5
2010	266	21.4	12.3	41.2
2011	270	20.8	12.9	48.5
2012	255	24.6	10.3	49
2013	260	23.6	10.9	50
2014	256	25.6	9.9	50
2015	252	25.0	10.0	46.4
2016	252	24.0	10.5	51.6
2017	220	24.2	9.0	49.5
2018	240	24.2	9.8	51.7
2019	225	25.0	8.9	50.7
2020	253	23.6	10.6	53.8
2021	238	22.5	10.5	52.9
2022	225	17.5	12.8	52
2023	242	18.0	13.4	51.7
2024	241	20.5	11.7	53.1

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 South Newton Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	411	28.8	14.2	9.7
1989	431	28.0	15.3	9.3
1990	441	27.9	15.8	10.2
1991	433	27.2	15.9	15.5
1992	490	24.2	20.2	13.7
1993	511	25.5	20.0	13.3
1994	495	26.3	18.8	11.9
1995	486	29.7	16.4	13.4
1996	486	29.7	16.4	13.4
1997	514	32.8	15.7	13.3
1998	536	33.0	16.2	15.1
1999	533	33.6	15.9	22.7
2000	536	35.6	15.1	22.4
2001	327	22.4	14.6	48.6
2002	335	22.0	15.2	30.7
2003	335	22.0	15.2	30.7
2004	323	19.7	16.4	26.6
2005	318	21.6	14.7	53.8
2006	313	19.7	15.9	24.6
2007	308	n/a	n/a	25.9
2008	331	23.2	14.3	29.7
2009	309	23.1	13.4	36.5
2010	266	21.4	12.3	41.2
2011	270	20.8	12.9	48.5
2012	255	24.6	10.3	49
2013	260	23.6	10.9	50
2014	256	25.6	9.9	50
2015	252	25.0	10.0	46.4
2016	252	24.0	10.5	51.6
2017	220	24.2	9.0	49.5
2018	240	24.2	9.8	51.7
2019	225	25.0	8.9	50.7
2020	253	23.6	10.6	53.8
2021	238	22.5	10.5	52.9
2022	225	17.5	12.8	52
2023	242	18.0	13.4	51.7
2024	241	20.5	11.7	53.1

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 South Newton Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$20 (0.1%)	$15,356 (99.9%)	$15,376
2020	$15 (0.1%)	$13,034 (99.9%)	$13,048
2021	$629 (4.1%)	$14,686 (95.9%)	$15,315
2022	$591 (3.7%)	$15,543 (96.3%)	$16,134

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Newton Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 389 High schools	Ranks 277^th of 398 High schools	53.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (South Newton Senior High School)	55.6	27.9	27.7%
End of Course Biology (South Newton School Corp)	55.6	27.9	27.7%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	225	242	7.6%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	20	40	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	196	196
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.7%	51.7%	1%

Schools Near South Newton Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)			ILEARN Math (2024)			ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Newton Senior High School	Public	9-12	13102 S 50 E	Kentland	47951	Newton County	South Newton School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 474-5167	241	21	11.7	53.1%	184 (76.3%)	1 (0.4%)	52 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	42.8	247^th of 431 public high schools	42.7%		34.1	277^th of 398 public high schools	30.4%	30	39.5	9.3							47.6	$16,134	$591	$15,543
Rensselaer Central High School	Public	9-12	1106 E Grace St	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 866-5175	453	37	12.4	36.0%	365 (80.6%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (16.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	60.2	138^th of 431 public high schools	68.0%		40.9	237^th of 398 public high schools	40.5%	99	52.1	27.4							37.8	$11,315	$357	$10,958
North Newton Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1641 W 250 N	Morocco	47963	Newton County	North Newton School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 285-2252	499	35	14.1	47.3%	422 (84.6%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)	49.3	203^rd of 431 public high schools	52.9%		31.6	286^th of 398 public high schools	28.1%	83	50.6	14.1	33.3	52.2	43.6	27.6	22.2	24.7	45.0	$11,155	$392	$10,763
Tri-County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	11298 W 100 S	Wolcott	47995	White County	Tri-County School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(219) 279-2105	333	35	9.4	39.3%	285 (85.6%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (11.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	60.2	139^th of 431 public high schools	67.7%		63.1	110^th of 398 public high schools	72.4%	29	57.6	22.0	45.1	56.6	51.0	34.0	39.6	36.9	41.3	$16,056	$422	$15,635
Benton Central Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	4241 E 300 S	Oxford	47971	Benton County	Benton Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 884-1600	790	61	13.0	50.6%	664 (84.1%)	2 (0.3%)	101 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.7%)	65.7	104^th of 431 public high schools	75.9%		67.7	79^th of 398 public high schools	80.2%	25	54.5	24.1	28.3	23.2	25.9	32.6	17.7	25.6	53.5	$14,802	$1,017	$13,785

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