Newton High School

(937)676-2002

291 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Newton High School, located at 201 N Long St in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Newton Local School District. As a smaller, rural school community, it focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where students can engage in personalized learning experiences. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Pleasant Hill, often serving as a central hub for community gatherings, extracurricular activities, and district-wide events.

Academically and athletically, Newton High School competes within the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) framework, typically maintaining a strong sense of school spirit through its "Indians" mascot. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, attend a trade school, or pursue a university degree. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and maintaining manageable class sizes, the school emphasizes a balanced approach to education that encourages both individual academic growth and collaborative community involvement.

291

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	5

White
280 (96.2%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
Hispanic
3 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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 Local
Phone:	(937)676-2002
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 7 59

Grade 8 41

Grade 9 54

Grade 10 60

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 38