NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

www.newtownhighschool.org

2,072 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Newtown High School, located in Elmhurst, Queens, is one of the oldest and most historic secondary schools in New York City. Established in 1897, the school is housed in a grand, landmarked collegiate gothic building that serves as a prominent architectural fixture in the community. As a large, comprehensive public high school within the New York City Department of Education, it serves a highly diverse student body, reflecting the multi-ethnic and immigrant-rich demographics of the surrounding Elmhurst neighborhood.

The school offers a broad range of academic programming, including specialized career and technical education (CTE) tracks, college preparatory courses, and various extracurricular activities. Throughout its long history, Newtown has adapted to the shifting needs of its urban environment, focusing on providing comprehensive support services for its students, many of whom are English Language Learners. By balancing its historical legacy with modern educational initiatives, the school remains a central institution for academic and social development in the heart of Queens.

2,072

Total Students

145.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	1,410
Black	71
Asian	429
Two or More	31
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	30

Hispanic
1,410 (68.1%)
Asian
429 (20.7%)
White
88 (4.2%)
Black
71 (3.4%)
Two or More
31 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
30 (1.4%)
American Indian
13 (0.6%)

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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Phone:	(718)595-8400
Website:	http://www.newtownhighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	145.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,567
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 471

Grade 10 581

Grade 11 424

Grade 12 595

Ungraded 1