Newtown High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | New York City Geographic District #24
Newtown High School is located in Elmhurst, NY and is one of 17 high schools in New York City Geographic District #24. It is a public school that serves 2879 students in grades 9-12.
Newtown High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Newtown High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Newtown High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Newtown High School's students and teachers. more
Newtown High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Newtown High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Newtown High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Newtown High School's students and teachers. more
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Leadership Academy 0.3 miles |  |
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| Pan American International High School-Queens 0.3 miles |  |
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| Bard High School for Early College II 0.3 miles |  |
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| Voyages Preparatory 0.3 miles |  |
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| Cathedral Prep Seminary 0.4 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2879
42%
58%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Newtown High School had 59% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
61%
Asian/Pacific Islander
24%
Black
9%
White
5%
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Newtown High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in New York City Geographic District #24Test Scores
About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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English
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Living Environment
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47%
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Mathematics A
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54%
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Mathematics B
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42%
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Physics
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Chemistry
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English
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Living Environment
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Mathematics A
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Mathematics B
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Earth Science
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English
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Living Environment
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Mathematics A
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50%
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Mathematics B
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70%
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Earth Science
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English
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71%
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Living Environment
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62%
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Mathematics A
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38%
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44%
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61%
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Mathematics B
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42%
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38%
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68%
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Physics
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77%
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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53%
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Chemistry
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English
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Geometry
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52%
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Integrated Algebra
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Living Environment
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60%
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Mathematics B
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25%
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29%
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Physics
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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64%
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Chemistry
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59%
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Earth Science
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English
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69%
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85%
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Geometry
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45%
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Integrated Algebra
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Living Environment
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Physics
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TestRating
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