School Overview
Newton-Conover High School, located in Newton, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating under the Newton-Conover City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, offering a diverse curriculum that includes standard graduation tracks, honors courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a focus on integrating technology into the classroom and emphasizing the "Red Devil" spirit, which encourages school pride and active student engagement in both athletics and community service.

Beyond its academic offerings, Newton-Conover High School places a strong emphasis on character development and student-teacher relationships. By maintaining a smaller school environment compared to larger neighboring districts, it cultivates a close-knit culture that supports individual student needs. The school also actively partners with local businesses and community organizations to provide students with real-world learning opportunities, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to the local economy and the broader global community.
724
Total Students
43.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton-Conover High
Demographic Student Count
White314
Hispanic222
Black71
Asian46
Two or More71
  • White
    314 (43.4%)
  • Hispanic
    222 (30.7%)
  • Black
    71 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    71 (9.8%)
  • Asian
    46 (6.4%)
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: Newton Conover City Schools
Phone: (828)465-0920
Website: http://nhs.newton-conover.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 404
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34
Grades Taught
Grade 9 172
Grade 10 212
Grade 11 162
Grade 12 178

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newton-Conover High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9172
Grade 10212
Grade 11162
Grade 12178
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newton-Conover High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31743.8%
Male40756.2%