Newton Sr High

www.usd373.org

932 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Newton Senior High School, located at 900 West 12th Street in Newton, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Newton Unified School District (USD 373). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of core curriculum programs, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. As a central hub for the local community, the school emphasizes student development, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Newton Senior High is integrated into the broader framework of the USD 373 school district. The district focuses on community engagement and transparency, utilizing its official website—[www.usd373.org](http://www.usd373.org)—as a resource for parents, students, and community members to access information regarding district policies, school events, and administrative updates. Through its dedication to education and local connectivity, Newton Senior High continues to be a cornerstone of the Newton community.

932

Total Students

74.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton Sr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	557
Hispanic	279
Black	15
Asian	15
Two or More	61
American Indian	5

White
557 (59.8%)
Hispanic
279 (29.9%)
Two or More
61 (6.5%)
Black
15 (1.6%)
Asian
15 (1.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(316)284-6280
Website:	http://www.usd373.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	932
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 9 257

Grade 10 217

Grade 11 228

Grade 12 230