Is Newton High School a good school?

Newton High School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Newton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 278 students attended Newton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Newton High School?

Students at Newton High School are 55% White, 36% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Newton High School?

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

Newton High School

Summary:

Newton High School is a public high school serving 255 students in grades 9-12 in Newton, Texas. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (54.51%) and African American (35.29%), and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students.

Newton High School stands out for its impressive graduation and dropout rates. The school has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two years, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Jasper High School (98.1% in 2022-2023). Additionally, Newton High School has had a 0% dropout rate for the past four years, lower than the state average and Jasper High School (0.4% in 2021-2022). However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is mixed, with some subjects, such as Biology and English II Reading, performing better than the state, while others, like Algebra I and U.S. History, lag behind.

While Newton High School's special education students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 42% of Texas high schools, the school's gifted and talented students rank in the bottom 25%, indicating a potential area for improvement. Additionally, the school faces challenges related to racial disparities and socioeconomic factors, with a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools, such as Kirbyville High School, Newton High School generally performs worse on STAAR exams, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and learning from more successful counterparts. Over the past decade, Newton High School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 1224 out of 1797 Texas high schools in 2016-2017 to 1572 out of 1987 in 2023-2024, indicating the need for comprehensive improvement strategies.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2812 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966

(409) 420-6600

District: Newton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1572^nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,529

Feeder schools for Newton High School:

Elementary:	Newton Elementary
Middle:	Newton Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

African American:

35.6%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newton High School ranks worse than 79.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.36. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), African American (35.6%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton High School is 8.8. (See more...)

Compare Newton High School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton High School is $17,529.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton High School 1572^nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Newton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

White students:

Newton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Independent School District (Isd) 794^th of 968 Texas 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	TX State Percentile
2004	57.72	724^th	1427	49.3%
2005	53.43	790^th	1429	44.7%
2006	56.39	751^st	1430	47.5%
2007	62.10	637^th	1497	57.4%
2008	53.28	865^th	1510	42.7%
2009	47.57	1040^th	1539	32.4%
2010	28.69	1363^rd	1568	13.1%
2011	45.21	1202^nd	1672	28.1%
2012	30.03	1270^th	1603	20.8%
2013	24.94	1358^th	1652	17.8%
2014	24.75	1422^nd	1734	18.0%
2015	25.84	1411^th	1743	19.0%
2016	35.05	1274^th	1762	27.7%
2017	31.34	1221^st	1777	31.3%
2018	32.41	1224^th	1797	31.9%
2019	26.15	1423^rd	1857	23.4%
2021	38.88	1147^th	1861	38.4%
2022	44.77	1002^nd	1876	46.6%
2023	37.91	1219^th	1961	37.8%
2024	22.36	1572^nd	1987	20.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	4.80	563^rd	582	3.3%
2019	14.94	539^th	604	10.8%
2024	37.62	457^th	730	37.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Newton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.20	766^th	1347	43.1%
2019	17.06	1302^nd	1357	4.1%
2021	72.50	194^th	1382	86.0%
2022	73.27	183^rd	1418	87.1%
2023	47.82	625^th	1478	57.7%
2024	69.93	255^th	1547	83.5%

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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	TX State Percentile
2018	34.53	1233^rd	1794	31.3%
2019	28.03	1437^th	1818	21.0%
2021	43.49	1009^th	1848	45.4%
2022	47.43	850^th	1847	54.0%
2023	36.68	1201^st	1897	36.7%
2024	22.70	1530^th	1883	18.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Newton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.06	1237^th	1781	30.5%
2019	29.67	1359^th	1798	24.4%
2021	41.84	1067^th	1815	41.2%
2022	51.10	858^th	1841	53.4%
2023	58.10	699^th	1891	63.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Newton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.61	622^nd	1137	45.3%
2019	54.95	687^th	1145	40.0%
2021	74.76	85^th	1177	92.8%
2022	46.94	826^th	1172	29.5%
2023	42.36	890^th	1182	24.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Newton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.31	1300^th	1784	27.1%
2019	28.65	1400^th	1810	22.7%
2021	44.05	881^st	1829	51.8%
2022	40.33	958^th	1837	47.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Newton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.44	1324^th	1803	26.6%
2019	19.09	1557^th	1824	14.6%
2021	35.36	1180^th	1840	35.9%
2022	37.91	1102^nd	1853	40.5%
2023	29.57	1345^th	1913	29.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Newton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.89	768^th	1013	24.2%
2019	18.84	866^th	1024	15.4%
2021	28.47	725^th	1020	28.9%
2022	48.35	424^th	1031	58.9%
2023	32.77	681^st	1069	36.3%
2024	20.51	869^th	1065	18.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.46	1439^th	1762	18.3%
2023	16.57	1557^th	1820	14.5%

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Rank History for White students at Newton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.09	1125^th	1539	26.9%
2019	27.69	1203^rd	1526	21.2%
2021	42.45	908^th	1510	39.9%
2022	45.08	825^th	1525	45.9%
2023	28.64	1181^st	1576	25.1%
2024	12.75	1409^th	1556	9.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
1989	270	165	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	435
1990	278	154	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	433
1991	283	144	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	427
1992	267	154	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	421
1993	278	159	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	439
1994	282	166	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	448
1995	249	160	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	411
1996	249	160	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	411
1997	258	182	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	443
1998	253	178	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	436
1999	258	187	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	451
2000	224	187	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	418
2001	218	161	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	388
2002	195	144	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	348
2003	195	144	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	348
2004	210	156	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	375
2005	190	175	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	374
2006	184	167	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	355
2007	184	173	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	366
2008	196	169	2	9	5	n/a	n/a	381
2009	160	140	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	313
2010	159	136	3	8	4	n/a	n/a	310
2011	144	136	3	9	4	0	10	306
2012	157	127	3	9	0	0	5	301
2013	166	124	0	10	3	0	1	304
2014	160	122	0	9	2	0	3	296
2015	149	108	1	10	0	0	7	275
2016	156	112	1	12	0	0	8	289
2017	165	128	1	15	0	0	15	324
2018	144	118	1	15	1	0	18	297
2019	134	116	0	13	2	0	18	283
2020	140	117	1	9	1	0	21	289
2021	122	110	2	10	1	0	14	259
2022	139	95	2	12	0	0	12	260
2023	139	90	2	12	0	0	12	255
2024	154	99	1	11	0	0	13	278

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
1989	435	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	433	36.0	12.0	n/a
1991	427	35.5	12.0	n/a
1992	421	39.7	10.6	32.1
1993	439	43.0	10.2	39.9
1994	448	45.7	9.8	40
1995	411	37.9	10.8	40.6
1996	411	37.9	10.8	40.6
1997	443	37.7	11.8	42.9
1998	436	35.2	12.4	45.4
1999	451	35.9	12.6	41.5
2000	418	35.8	11.7	50.5
2001	388	36.8	10.5	49
2002	348	36.7	9.5	45.7
2003	348	36.7	9.5	45.7
2004	375	35.6	10.5	56
2005	374	37.1	10.1	54.8
2006	355	36.6	9.7	43.9
2007	366	36.0	10.2	44.5
2008	381	34.1	11.2	55.9
2009	313	30.6	10.2	65.2
2010	310	32.9	9.4	61.3
2011	306	30.7	9.9	66.3
2012	301	30.2	9.9	70.8
2013	304	27.9	10.8	59.2
2014	296	29.5	10.0	68.9
2015	275	29.0	9.4	41.1
2016	289	30.0	9.6	54.3
2017	324	29.7	10.8	56.5
2018	297	29.9	9.9	72.4
2019	283	31.2	9.0	57.2
2020	289	33.7	8.5	68.2
2021	259	30.8	8.4	73.4
2022	260	32.3	8.0	70.4
2023	255	31.2	8.1	68.6
2024	278	31.5	8.8	70.5

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
1989	435	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	433	36.0	12.0	n/a
1991	427	35.5	12.0	n/a
1992	421	39.7	10.6	32.1
1993	439	43.0	10.2	39.9
1994	448	45.7	9.8	40
1995	411	37.9	10.8	40.6
1996	411	37.9	10.8	40.6
1997	443	37.7	11.8	42.9
1998	436	35.2	12.4	45.4
1999	451	35.9	12.6	41.5
2000	418	35.8	11.7	50.5
2001	388	36.8	10.5	49
2002	348	36.7	9.5	45.7
2003	348	36.7	9.5	45.7
2004	375	35.6	10.5	56
2005	374	37.1	10.1	54.8
2006	355	36.6	9.7	43.9
2007	366	36.0	10.2	44.5
2008	381	34.1	11.2	55.9
2009	313	30.6	10.2	65.2
2010	310	32.9	9.4	61.3
2011	306	30.7	9.9	66.3
2012	301	30.2	9.9	70.8
2013	304	27.9	10.8	59.2
2014	296	29.5	10.0	68.9
2015	275	29.0	9.4	41.1
2016	289	30.0	9.6	54.3
2017	324	29.7	10.8	56.5
2018	297	29.9	9.9	72.4
2019	283	31.2	9.0	57.2
2020	289	33.7	8.5	68.2
2021	259	30.8	8.4	73.4
2022	260	32.3	8.0	70.4
2023	255	31.2	8.1	68.6
2024	278	31.5	8.8	70.5

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 Newton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,391 (9.7%)	$13,018 (90.3%)	$14,409
2020	$1,399 (9.6%)	$13,158 (90.4%)	$14,557
2021	$2,057 (11.7%)	$15,472 (88.3%)	$17,529

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1423^rd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1219^th of 1961 High schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Newton High School)	10	39	29%
End of Course Algebra I (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	17	44	27%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Newton High School)	56	54	2%
End of Course Biology (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	56	54	2%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Newton High School)	42	53	11%
End of Course English I Reading (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	42	53	11%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Newton High School)	41	42	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	41	42	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Newton High School)	43	61	18%
End of Course U.S. History (Newton Independent School District (Isd))	43	61	18%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	255	9.9%
African American	116	90	22.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	13	12	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	134	139	3.7%
Two or More Races	18	12	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	68.6%	11.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newton High School	Public	9-12	2812 Hwy 190 E	Newton	75966	Newton County	Newton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 420-6600	278	32	8.8	70.5%	154 (55.4%)	99 (35.6%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	22.4	1572^nd of 1987 public high schools	20.9%		37.9	1219^th of 1961 public high schools	37.8%	353	8.7	42.7	41.6	40.8	46.5	$17,529	$2,057	$15,472
Kirbyville High School	Public	9-12	1100 S Margaret	Kirbyville	75956	Jasper County	Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 423-7513	427	38	11.3	60.4%	320 (74.9%)	37 (8.7%)	39 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.0%)	43.9	1086^th of 1987 public high schools	45.3%		51.3	898^th of 1961 public high schools	54.2%	188	26.9	54.9	51.5	63.6	61.9	$12,045	$976	$11,069
Jasper High School	Public	9-12	400 Bulldog	Jasper	75951	Jasper County	Jasper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 384-3242	673	52	13.0	79.3%	236 (35.1%)	259 (38.5%)	149 (22.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.4%)	20.7	1610^th of 1987 public high schools	19.0%		23.2	1534^th of 1961 public high schools	21.8%	76	32.1	33.5	37.8	41.5	38.1	$12,197	$1,708	$10,489

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