Newton Comm High School

Jasper County CUD 1
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
412 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Newton Community High School, located at 201 Westend Ave in Newton, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Jasper County Community Unit School District 1. As the central high school for the community, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of essential life skills, reflecting the values of its surrounding rural Illinois community.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Newton Community High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations. These programs are integral to the school’s culture, promoting school spirit, leadership, and personal growth among the student body. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for community engagement and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students as they transition toward adulthood.
412
Total Students
26.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    388 (94.2%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jasper County CUD 1
Phone: (618)783-2303
Website: http://www.jaspercountyschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 130
Grade 10 92
Grade 11 97
Grade 12 93
Gender Ratio