High Schools in Newtown School District

Summary:

The Newtown School District in Connecticut is home to one standout high school, Newtown High School. This school has consistently ranked among the top 25 high schools in the state, earning a 4 or 5-star rating from School Digger and significantly outperforming the state average on SAT exams in both English Language Arts and Math.

Newtown High School boasts an impressive 88.4% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 17.7% chronic absenteeism rate. The school spends $16,569 per student and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.2, suggesting a strong investment in its educational program. Additionally, only 12.93% of Newtown High School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the student population may come from relatively affluent families.

Overall, Newtown School District is home to a standout high school that consistently delivers excellent academic outcomes for its students. Newtown High School is a shining example of a high-performing institution, providing a robust educational experience and effectively preparing students for college and beyond.

District Detail

3 Primrose Street
Newtown, CT 06470

(203) 426-7620

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 156 Connecticut districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,784

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Newtown High School	Public	9-12	12 Berkshire Rd.	Sandy Hook	06482	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7646	1,254	109	11.5	15.8%	997 (79.5%)	26 (2.1%)	164 (13.1%)	32 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.6%)	82.9	25^th of 141 public high schools	82.3%		85	19^th of 145 public high schools	86.9%	6	77.6	47.3	$22,410

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Brookfield School District	4.2 mi	3	74^th
Bethel School District	5.15 mi	5	64^th
Regional School District 15	5.28 mi	7	72^nd
Monroe School District	6.09 mi	5	42^nd
Danbury School District	6.19 mi	19	136^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.