Newtown High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elmhurst, New York 11373 · New York City Geographic District #24
#642 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#3082 of 16,910 nationally
About Newtown High School
Newtown High School is a public high located in Elmhurst, in the New York City Geographic District #24 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,072 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 642nd of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,072.
There are 16 schools in Elmhurst; Newtown High School ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)89%
- Reading proficiency (30%)89%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Newtown High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Newtown High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
International High School for Health Sciences
Elmhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
292 students · 0 m away
Civic Leadership Academy
Elmhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
580 students · 390 m away
Voyages Preparatory
Elmhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
155 students · 390 m away
Pan American International High School
Elmhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
482 students · 390 m away
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Elmhurst · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
935 students · 443 m away
Central Queens Academy Charter School II
Elmhurst · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
129 students · 443 m away
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School
Elmhurst · Charter middle · Grades 5–10
561 students · 488 m away
Ps 13 Clement C Moore
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
815 students · 623 m away
Renaissance Charter School 2 (The)
Elmhurst · Charter other · Grades K–10
830 students · 643 m away
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,187 students · 706 m away
Similar schools
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2,034 students
Sachem High School North
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2,008 students
Shaker High School
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William Cullen Bryant High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newtown High School a good school?
Newtown High School has a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #642 of 1,079 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Newtown High School rank in New York?
Newtown High School ranks #642 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #3082 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Newtown High School?
Newtown High School had 2,072 students in 2025.
Is Newtown High School a elementary school or a high school?
Newtown High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Newtown High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newtown High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.