- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton, NJ
Newton High School
Federal NCES profile for Newton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341140005384
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Newton, NJ.
School address
District: Newton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341140005384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Newton High School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 341140005384 · Newton, NJ High · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 11.3:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Merriam Avenue School (483 students)
Newton High School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Newton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newton High School
680 students
- Merriam Avenue
Merriam Avenue School
483 students
- Halsted Middle
Halsted Middle School
280 students
What this shows Newton High School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton High School compares
Newton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
African American 5.6%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Newton High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton Public School District reports $24,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam Avenue School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halsted Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton High School
How many students attend Newton High School?
Newton High School has 680 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton High School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton High School?
11.4% of students at Newton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton High School?
The largest demographic group at Newton High School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Newton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton High School?
Newton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton High School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Newton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton Public School District?
Besides Newton High School, Newton Public School District also operates Merriam Avenue School (483 students) and Halsted Middle School (280 students). See the Newton Public School District district page for the complete list.