Newington High School

www.npsct.org/

1,255 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Newington High School, located at 605 Willard Avenue in Newington, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the town's school district. Operating under the Newington Public Schools system, the high school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and civic responsibility. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Newington High School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which encourage students to develop well-rounded interests and leadership skills. The institution places a strong focus on utilizing technology in the classroom and maintaining high standards of instructional quality to support a diverse student body. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific program offerings, residents and families are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.npsct.org](http://www.npsct.org/).

1,255

Total Students

90.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	631
Hispanic	352
Black	75
Asian	126
Two or More	64
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
631 (50.4%)
Hispanic
352 (28.1%)
Asian
126 (10.1%)
Black
75 (6.0%)
Two or More
64 (5.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newington School District
Phone:	(860)666-5611
Website:	http://www.npsct.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 291

Grade 10 311

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 333