School Overview
Newtown High School, located on Berkshire Road in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary school for the Newtown school district. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and career paths, featuring a wide array of core academic subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and diverse elective offerings. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine and performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular pursuits, Newtown High School is deeply embedded in the identity of the surrounding community. It serves as a central hub for student development, emphasizing both character education and intellectual growth. The school utilizes its facilities and dedicated faculty to encourage student engagement and leadership, aiming to cultivate an environment that is both challenging and supportive. For the most current information regarding specific programs, staff contact details, and school calendar updates, visitors can access the official website at http://newtown.k12.ct.us/~nhs/.
1,254
Total Students
108.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newtown High School
Demographic Student Count
White997
Hispanic164
Black26
Asian32
Two or More32
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    997 (79.6%)
  • Hispanic
    164 (13.1%)
  • Asian
    32 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    32 (2.6%)
  • Black
    26 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • 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: Newtown School District
Phone: (203)426-7646
Website: http://nhs.newtown.k12.ct.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 108.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62
Grades Taught
Grade 9 315
Grade 10 299
Grade 11 292
Grade 12 348

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newtown High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9315
Grade 10299
Grade 11292
Grade 12348
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newtown High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female60848.5%
Male64551.4%
Not Specified10.1%