Newtown High School is a high school in Elmhurst, a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It occupies an entire city block bound by 48th and 50th Avenues, and 90th and 91st Streets. Its student body consists of approximately 1,878 students.
Serving 1,892 students in grades 9-12, Newtown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 91% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newtown High School's student population of 1,892 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1897
School Rankings
Newtown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newtown High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3399 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
69%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pioneers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newtown High School's ranking?
Newtown High School is ranked #3399 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Newtown High School often compared to?
Newtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Civic Leadership Academy, Maspeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newtown High School?
The graduation rate of Newtown High School is 74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newtown High School?
1,892 students attend Newtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Newtown High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newtown High School?
Newtown High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newtown High School offer ?
Newtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newtown High School part of?
Newtown High School is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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