Newton Senior High

Summary:

Newton Senior High is a public high school located in Newton, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 956 students. The school is part of the Newton school district, which is ranked 246 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newton Senior High has consistently been ranked in the middle to lower range of Kansas high schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 191 and 245 out of around 325 high schools. The school has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, with a brief period of a 3-star rating in 2015-2016. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently below the state averages across all grades, and its performance has been relatively stagnant, with only minor fluctuations in proficiency rates over the past few years.

While Newton Senior High performs relatively better for Hispanic and Special Education students compared to the state, its performance for Multi-racial and Disabled students is significantly lower. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.7% to 50.73% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. In comparison, nearby high-performing schools like Hesston High and Sedgwick High consistently rank in the top 100 high schools in the state, while the nearby Opportunity Academy has significantly lower academic performance than Newton Senior High across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 900 West 12th
       Newton, KS  67114


(316) 284-6280

District: Newton

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,121 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  982

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.6%
Hispanic:
31.5%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.6% Help


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Compare Details Newton Senior High ranks worse than 62.9% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newton Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.6%), Hispanic (31.5%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton Senior High is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton Senior High is $10,121.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newton Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Senior High 200th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Newton Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Newton:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton 246th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newton Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.30 174th 262 33.6%
2007 43.74 176th 280 37.1%
2008 47.81 165th 267 38.2%
2009 49.95 168th 291 42.3%
2010 55.17 159th 302 47.4%
2011 55.95 152nd 298 49.0%
2012 48.05 225th 317 29.0%
2013 46.53 214th 323 33.7%
2015 48.65 168th 326 48.5%
2016 56.84 125th 313 60.1%
2017 31.83 215th 316 32.0%
2018 39.83 191st 314 39.2%
2019 32.00 245th 325 24.6%
2021 42.56 198th 320 38.1%
2022 37.24 216th 324 33.3%
2023 40.80 203rd 327 37.9%
2024 40.67 200th 318 37.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.28 46th 49 6.1%
2019 29.75 40th 58 31.0%
2022 23.45 49th 57 14.0%
2023 41.49 32nd 64 50.0%
2024 25.39 55th 67 17.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.29 20th 36 44.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.32 90th 110 18.2%
2019 24.79 110th 111 0.9%
2021 28.18 89th 115 22.6%
2022 87.02 4th 117 96.6%
2023 95.10 3rd 122 97.5%
2024 43.56 59th 124 52.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.88 172nd 228 24.6%
2019 29.96 177th 229 22.7%
2021 46.99 113th 213 46.9%
2022 40.96 139th 223 37.7%
2023 40.04 157th 250 37.2%
2024 48.43 117th 249 53.0%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 192nd 248 22.6%
2019 19.58 217th 249 12.9%
2021 38.23 168th 250 32.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.32 90th 110 18.2%
2019 24.79 110th 111 0.9%
2021 28.18 89th 115 22.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.90 26th 37 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.09 112th 248 54.8%
2019 46.21 144th 252 42.9%
2021 46.18 142nd 258 45.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.19 59th 89 33.7%
2019 40.22 54th 92 41.3%
2021 61.12 30th 99 69.7%
2022 46.99 52nd 102 49.0%
2023 50.76 51st 110 53.6%
2024 44.68 56th 105 46.7%
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Rank History for White students at Newton Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.60 143rd 296 51.7%
2019 36.62 205th 306 33.0%
2021 39.99 194th 302 35.8%
2022 40.76 186th 307 39.4%
2023 46.71 167th 309 46.0%
2024 46.23 158th 295 46.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newton Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 834 14 10 81 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1989 841 19 13 86 0 n/a n/a 0 959
1990 810 24 14 98 0 n/a n/a 0 946
1991 802 26 14 91 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1992 815 36 18 135 2 n/a n/a 0 1006
1993 834 45 21 146 6 n/a n/a 0 1052
1994 868 46 25 152 13 n/a n/a 0 1104
1995 868 58 18 137 6 n/a n/a 0 1087
1996 868 58 18 137 6 n/a n/a 0 1087
1997 918 51 16 158 9 n/a n/a 0 1152
1998 931 49 16 142 10 n/a n/a 0 1148
1999 938 49 18 150 10 n/a n/a 0 1165
2000 938 44 17 148 12 n/a n/a 0 1159
2001 929 46 17 168 7 n/a n/a 0 1167
2002 903 39 10 168 10 n/a n/a 0 1130
2003 903 39 10 168 10 n/a n/a 0 1130
2004 878 33 7 186 12 n/a n/a 32 1148
2005 859 30 12 178 9 n/a n/a 45 1133
2006 824 33 9 160 6 n/a n/a 30 1062
2007 816 44 9 192 6 n/a n/a 0 1067
2008 862 39 8 196 9 n/a n/a 0 1114
2009 804 40 9 170 9 n/a n/a 0 1032
2010 722 19 7 208 4 1 47 0 1008
2011 723 22 5 215 6 0 44 0 1015
2012 712 25 9 233 5 0 34 0 1018
2013 695 25 10 249 4 0 28 0 1011
2014 691 13 13 257 4 0 33 0 1011
2015 693 19 16 279 10 0 41 0 1058
2016 711 23 14 283 8 0 43 0 1082
2017 665 21 14 273 9 0 50 0 1032
2018 620 33 9 281 12 0 49 0 1004
2019 623 34 11 301 13 0 40 0 1022
2020 609 28 10 302 15 0 33 0 997
2021 586 23 11 319 11 0 37 0 987
2022 574 22 13 304 9 0 39 0 961
2023 573 22 10 291 8 0 52 0 956
2024 575 20 14 309 7 0 57 0 982

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 Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 939 57.0 16.4 0
1989 959 57.0 16.8 n/a
1990 946 59.7 15.8 0
1991 933 59.6 15.6 n/a
1992 1006 66.7 15.0 25.4
1993 1052 69.1 15.2 22.1
1994 1104 74.1 14.9 19.7
1995 1087 67.0 16.2 26.6
1996 1087 67.0 16.2 26.6
1997 1152 73.2 15.7 27
1998 1148 65.5 17.5 23.6
1999 1165 76.8 15.2 27.7
2000 1159 87.2 13.3 27.3
2001 1167 80.0 14.6 26.5
2002 1130 76.4 14.8 29.5
2003 1130 76.4 14.8 29.5
2004 1148 79.0 14.5 33.6
2005 1133 83.0 13.7 34.7
2006 1062 75.9 14.0 35.9
2007 1067 91.5 11.7 35.1
2008 1114 71.9 15.5 34.5
2009 1032 75.4 13.7 36.7
2010 1008 70.7 14.2 40.5
2011 1015 70.4 14.4 46
2012 1018 96.0 10.5 47.8
2013 1011 n/a n/a 45.7
2014 1011 80.6 12.5 47.1
2015 1058 85.0 12.4 50.2
2016 1082 84.0 12.8 50.4
2017 1032 81.6 12.6 47
2018 1004 81.2 12.3 49.8
2019 1022 80.3 12.7 47.2
2020 997 82.3 12.1 45.9
2021 987 79.7 12.3 45.6
2022 961 78.3 12.2 43.7
2023 956 78.1 12.2 50.7
2024 982 69.5 14.1 51.6

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 Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 939 57.0 16.4 0
1989 959 57.0 16.8 n/a
1990 946 59.7 15.8 0
1991 933 59.6 15.6 n/a
1992 1006 66.7 15.0 25.4
1993 1052 69.1 15.2 22.1
1994 1104 74.1 14.9 19.7
1995 1087 67.0 16.2 26.6
1996 1087 67.0 16.2 26.6
1997 1152 73.2 15.7 27
1998 1148 65.5 17.5 23.6
1999 1165 76.8 15.2 27.7
2000 1159 87.2 13.3 27.3
2001 1167 80.0 14.6 26.5
2002 1130 76.4 14.8 29.5
2003 1130 76.4 14.8 29.5
2004 1148 79.0 14.5 33.6
2005 1133 83.0 13.7 34.7
2006 1062 75.9 14.0 35.9
2007 1067 91.5 11.7 35.1
2008 1114 71.9 15.5 34.5
2009 1032 75.4 13.7 36.7
2010 1008 70.7 14.2 40.5
2011 1015 70.4 14.4 46
2012 1018 96.0 10.5 47.8
2013 1011 n/a n/a 45.7
2014 1011 80.6 12.5 47.1
2015 1058 85.0 12.4 50.2
2016 1082 84.0 12.8 50.4
2017 1032 81.6 12.6 47
2018 1004 81.2 12.3 49.8
2019 1022 80.3 12.7 47.2
2020 997 82.3 12.1 45.9
2021 987 79.7 12.3 45.6
2022 961 78.3 12.2 43.7
2023 956 78.1 12.2 50.7
2024 982 69.5 14.1 51.6

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 Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $407 (4.0%) $9,714 (96.0%) $10,121

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 245th of 325 High schoolsRanks 203rd of 327 High schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Senior High)23.420.9
 2.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Newton)23.420.3
 3.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Newton Senior High)16.216
 0.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Newton)16.214.9
 1.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Newton Senior High)24.729.5
 4.9%
   11th Grade Science (Newton)24.727.7
 3%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1022956
 6.5%
African American3422
 35.3%
American Indian138
 38.5%
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic301291
 3.3%
Pacific Islander00
White623573
 8%
Two or More Races4052
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%50.7%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton Senior High

Newton Senior High ranks 200th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Newton Senior High are 59% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 982 students attended Newton Senior High.

Newton Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northridge Elementary
Elementary : Slate Creek Elementary
Elementary : South Breeze Elementary
Elementary : Sunset Elementary
Middle : Chisholm Middle School
Middle : Santa Fe 5/6 Center


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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