Newton High School

Summary:

Newton High School is a public high school serving 719 students in grades 9-12 in Newton, New Jersey, which is part of the Hopatcong Borough School District. The school has a diverse student population, with 59.25% White, 5.01% African American, 27.68% Hispanic, and 4.45% Asian students.

Academically, Newton High School's performance on state assessments is generally on par or slightly below state averages. For example, 56.2% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.1%. However, the school struggled in Algebra I, with 0% of 10th-grade students and 25.6% of end-of-course students being proficient or better, compared to state averages of 13.2% and 35.1%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rates have been relatively high, ranging from 88.9% to 93.3% over the past five years, which are generally on par with or slightly below nearby schools like Hopatcong High School and Sparta High School.

One area of concern for Newton High School is its significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 14.8% in 2017-2018 to 23.4% in 2021-2022, notably higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 189th out of 414 New Jersey high schools for male students, but only 214th out of 416 for female students. The school also struggled with the performance of African American and English Language Learner students, ranking in the bottom 25% of New Jersey high schools for these subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 44 Ryerson Avenue
       Newton, NJ  07860


(973) 383-7573

District: Newton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,627 Help


Feeder schools for Newton High School:

Elementary:    Merriam Avenue School
Middle:    Halsted Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
Hispanic:
27.7%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newton High School ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.2%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton High School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton High School is $10,627.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Newton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton High School 204th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Newton High School in the ranking list.)

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Newton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Public School District 411th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newton High School

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Rank History for all students at Newton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.55 145th 343 57.7%
2004 64.92 141st 348 59.5%
2005 65.46 148th 351 57.8%
2006 69.41 126th 357 64.7%
2007 62.94 167th 361 53.7%
2008 61.30 177th 359 50.7%
2009 67.73 143rd 370 61.4%
2010 66.62 144th 371 61.2%
2011 56.56 215th 378 43.1%
2012 55.15 231st 388 40.5%
2013 64.56 180th 396 54.5%
2014 64.91 177th 411 56.9%
2015 44.17 172nd 406 57.6%
2016 52.77 142nd 409 65.3%
2017 40.50 215th 411 47.7%
2018 36.68 240th 415 42.2%
2019 43.64 201st 416 51.7%
2021 32.92 244th 405 39.8%
2022 42.94 190th 415 54.2%
2023 40.61 204th 422 51.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Newton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.01 136th 138 1.4%
2022 20.15 132nd 137 3.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Newton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.47 317th 355 10.7%
2019 20.36 306th 349 12.3%
2021 23.43 268th 333 19.5%
2022 30.95 233rd 344 32.3%
2023 48.44 131st 339 61.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.87 209th 345 39.4%
2019 26.42 267th 347 23.1%
2021 37.71 203rd 326 37.7%
2022 10.57 316th 324 2.5%
2023 30.40 242nd 344 29.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Newton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 210th 403 47.9%
2019 52.47 160th 408 60.8%
2021 34.64 244th 402 39.3%
2022 43.15 186th 414 55.1%
2023 38.70 214th 416 48.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Newton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.39 250th 405 38.3%
2019 47.10 166th 407 59.2%
2021 34.26 236th 402 41.3%
2022 44.22 170th 410 58.5%
2023 40.65 189th 414 54.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Newton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.50 252nd 266 5.3%
2022 29.34 184th 256 28.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.46 132nd 368 64.1%
2019 39.54 198th 364 45.6%
2021 33.28 248th 374 33.7%
2022 37.80 210th 382 45.0%
2023 39.38 189th 385 50.9%
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Rank History for White students at Newton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.38 232nd 340 31.8%
2019 45.30 145th 339 57.2%
2021 24.79 260th 336 22.6%
2022 37.48 185th 335 44.8%
2023 29.80 216th 335 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

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Enrollment information for Newton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 749 9 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1989 736 8 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 758
1990 673 9 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1991 633 13 8 7 2 n/a n/a 0 663
1992 636 10 9 23 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1993 634 11 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1994 663 10 12 16 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1995 648 11 2 10 7 n/a n/a 0 678
1996 648 11 2 10 7 n/a n/a 0 678
1998 650 11 14 18 3 n/a n/a 0 696
1999 669 17 12 13 2 n/a n/a 0 713
2000 637 12 10 7 0 n/a n/a 1 667
2001 667 13 20 8 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2002 737 23 22 21 7 n/a n/a 0 810
2003 737 23 22 21 7 n/a n/a 0 810
2004 780 23 23 22 3 n/a n/a 0 851
2005 818 25 22 21 1 n/a n/a 0 887
2006 826 24 19 26 6 n/a n/a 0 901
2007 729 28 73 34 5 n/a n/a 0 869
2008 764 29 17 42 5 n/a n/a 0 857
2009 733 29 14 49 12 7 0 0 844
2010 695 34 23 60 7 7 0 0 826
2011 661 46 28 50 5 0 0 0 790
2012 663 47 30 54 6 0 0 0 800
2013 600 33 23 39 5 0 0 0 700
2014 682 25 8 30 0 5 2 0 752
2015 667 29 16 55 0 3 3 0 773
2016 628 30 15 77 0 5 5 0 760
2017 602 33 19 78 0 8 3 0 743
2018 582 32 14 81 0 6 4 0 719
2019 522 29 15 135 1 6 7 0 715
2020 501 36 23 145 1 4 9 0 719
2021 486 27 23 164 1 3 15 0 719
2022 463 34 33 159 1 2 18 0 710
2023 426 36 32 199 0 4 22 0 719

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 Newton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 61.0 12.5 n/a
1989 758 57.0 13.2 n/a
1990 694 58.0 11.9 2.3
1991 663 57.0 11.6 2.7
1992 678 52.0 13.0 2.7
1993 675 55.7 12.1 3
1994 701 57.2 12.3 4.1
1995 678 54.5 12.4 4.4
1996 678 54.5 12.4 4.4
1998 696 59.7 11.7 4.6
1999 713 55.8 12.8 5.3
2000 667 53.8 12.4 5.7
2001 710 54.9 12.9 5.2
2002 810 60.3 13.4 6.2
2003 810 60.3 13.4 6.2
2004 851 61.8 13.8 6.7
2005 887 66.3 13.4 n/a
2006 901 67.8 13.3 11
2007 869 67.0 13.0 9.3
2008 857 59.0 14.5 10.4
2009 844 66.1 10.6 11.7
2010 826 61.0 13.5 14.3
2011 790 56.6 13.9 15.6
2012 800 63.8 12.5 14.4
2013 700 64.2 10.8 16.6
2014 752 64.0 11.7 16.5
2015 773 66.0 11.7 18.4
2016 760 68.0 11.1 20.4
2017 743 68.5 10.8 21.3
2018 719 67.5 10.6 18.9
2019 715 66.0 10.8 21.1
2020 719 63.0 11.4 21.6
2021 719 61.0 11.7 20.7
2022 710 60.0 11.8 13.5
2023 719 60.0 11.9 12.2

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 Newton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 61.0 12.5 n/a
1989 758 57.0 13.2 n/a
1990 694 58.0 11.9 2.3
1991 663 57.0 11.6 2.7
1992 678 52.0 13.0 2.7
1993 675 55.7 12.1 3
1994 701 57.2 12.3 4.1
1995 678 54.5 12.4 4.4
1996 678 54.5 12.4 4.4
1998 696 59.7 11.7 4.6
1999 713 55.8 12.8 5.3
2000 667 53.8 12.4 5.7
2001 710 54.9 12.9 5.2
2002 810 60.3 13.4 6.2
2003 810 60.3 13.4 6.2
2004 851 61.8 13.8 6.7
2005 887 66.3 13.4 n/a
2006 901 67.8 13.3 11
2007 869 67.0 13.0 9.3
2008 857 59.0 14.5 10.4
2009 844 66.1 10.6 11.7
2010 826 61.0 13.5 14.3
2011 790 56.6 13.9 15.6
2012 800 63.8 12.5 14.4
2013 700 64.2 10.8 16.6
2014 752 64.0 11.7 16.5
2015 773 66.0 11.7 18.4
2016 760 68.0 11.1 20.4
2017 743 68.5 10.8 21.3
2018 719 67.5 10.6 18.9
2019 715 66.0 10.8 21.1
2020 719 63.0 11.4 21.6
2021 719 61.0 11.7 20.7
2022 710 60.0 11.8 13.5
2023 719 60.0 11.9 12.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Newton High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,627

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton 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 201st of 416 High schoolsRanks 204th of 422 High schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Newton High School)54.356.2
 1.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Public School District)54.356.2
 1.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Newton High School)24.628
 3.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Newton Public School District)24.628
 3.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Newton High School)6344.4
 18.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (Newton Public School District)6344.4
 18.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (Newton High School)00
   10th Grade Algebra I (Newton Public School District)00
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Newton High School)21.225.6
 4.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Newton Public School District)26.730.8
 4.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Newton High School)24.544.4
 19.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Newton Public School District)24.544.4
 19.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students715719
 0.6%
African American2936
 24.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1532
 113.3%
Hispanic135199
 47.4%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White522426
 18.4%
Two or More Races722
 214.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.1%12.2%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton High School

Students at Newton High School are 59% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Newton High School ranks 204th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Newton High School.

Newton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Merriam Avenue School
Middle : Halsted Middle School


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