Newton High School

Direction2812 Hwy 190 E, Newton, TX, 75966
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Public School NEWTON ISD High School

Accountability Ratings

C
Average
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TEA Ratings
Scaled Score
Student Achievement 80
Student Progress 78
Closing Performance Gaps 72
Overall 78

Distinction Designations

Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps

Discover Excellence at Newton High School

Situated in the charming town of Newton, Texas, Newton High School offers an exceptional educational experience at its convenient location at 2812 HWY 190 E. As a proud part of the Newton ISD, this institution is a beacon of learning and community spirit, committed to fostering excellence in every student.

At Newton High School, we take pride in our highly qualified team of 32 dedicated teachers, each bringing an average of 13 years of invaluable experience in education. Their passion for teaching and commitment to student success helps create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. With an impressively low student-to-teacher ratio of 8:00 S/T, each student receives personalized attention, ensuring tailored educational experiences that cater to their individual needs.

Our academic community is further enhanced by the support of 4 dedicated educational aides, who assist in creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to excel. Currently, we are home to 260 students, each benefiting from the diverse opportunities and close-knit community that only a school like Newton High can offer.

Newton High School is not just about academic excellence; we are about building the leaders of tomorrow. With a wide range of extracurricular activities, students have ample opportunity to explore their interests and talents outside the classroom, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.

For families considering a move to Newton or those already part of our community and thinking about educational opportunities for their children, Newton High School represents a top choice where students don't just learn – they thrive.

For more information or to schedule a visit, please call us at (409) 420-6600. Join us at Newton High School, where we commit to each student's success and where your child’s future begins.

School Summary

Public School
Grade Span
09-12
Enrollment
283
Is Charter
No
Address
2812 HWY 190 E, NEWTON, TX, 75966
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Principal
MRS SHARRI DIGGLES
School District
Phone
(409) 420-6600
County
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Newton High School Student / Staff Statistics

Student Statistics

Racial/Ethnic Group
Racial/Ethnic Group Number Percent
African American 98 34.63%
Hispanic 15 5.30%
White 155 54.77%
Asian 2 0.71%
Native American 0 0.00%
Two or More Races 13 4.59%
Total Students 283 100.00%
Eco Disadvantaged 205 72.44%
Limited English Proficiency 1 0.35%
Program/Count/Percent
Program Count Percent
Bilingual 1 0.35%
Gifted & Talented 28 9.89%
Special Education 48 16.96%
Teacher Student Ratio 9.10 S/T

Staff Statistics

By Experience
By Experience Count Percent
Over 30 years 5 16.13%
20 - 30 years 8 25.81%
10 - 20 years 5 16.13%
6 - 10 years 5 16.13%
1- 5 years 5 16.13%
Beginning Teacher 3 9.68%
Teacher Experience Average 16.30 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 6.50 yrs
Teacher Type Number Percent
Total Teachers 31 100%
Female Teachers 19 62.58 %
Male Teachers 12 37.42 %
School Admin 4
School Support 6
Edu Aids 7
Special Education 2

Newton High School 2025 STAAR Statistics

STAAR Statistics
Group All Subjects Read/ELA Math Science Soc Studies
ALL 72% 61% 67% 93% 85%
African American 64% 51% 54% 87% 86%
Hispanic 81% 67% 80% 100% *%
White 76% 68% 71% 96% 81%
Asian *% *% *% *% %
Two or More Races 91% 78% 100% *% *%
Economically Disadvantaged 70% 57% 65% 91% 86%
Male Students 66% 55% 62% 88% 78%
Female Students 81% 71% 73% 100% 92%
Special Education 50% 29% 36% 81% 75%
Limited English Proficiency *% *% % % *%

Class of 2024 Graduates

Standardized Test

Class Graduate
Group %
Tested
SAT
Avg
ACT
Avg
Abv
Criteria
ALL 53.6 n/a 18.4 3.3
African American 57.9 n/a 16.8 n/a
Hispanic * n/a * *
White 51.5 n/a 19.7 5.9
Asian n/a n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races * n/a * *
Male Students 40.6 n/a 17.2 n/a
Female Students 70.8 n/a 19.3 5.9
Special Education n/a n/a n/a n/a
Eco Disadvantaged n/a n/a n/a n/a

Graduation

Class Graduate
Group Read
Ready
Math
Ready
Both
Ready
Graduated GED Cont. Dropout
ALL 33.9 14.3 12.5 100 n/a n/a n/a
African American 21.1 5.3 5.3 100 n/a n/a n/a
Hispanic * * * * * * *
White 45.5 21.2 18.2 100 n/a n/a n/a
Asian n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races * * * * * * *
Male Students n/a n/a n/a 100 n/a n/a n/a
Female Students n/a n/a n/a 100 n/a n/a n/a
Special Education 22.2 22.2 11.1 100 n/a n/a n/a
Eco Disadvantaged 28.9 10.5 7.9 100 n/a n/a n/a

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