51爆料

Newtown School District

3 Primrose Street
Newtown, CT 06470
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Newtown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,276 students in Newtown School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Connecticut.
Public High School in Newtown School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Public High School in Newtown School District have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newtown High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
219 Schools
# Students
3,844 Students
166,353 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
13,569 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Newtown School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#41 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
64%
41%
72%
50%
61%
47%
98%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
31%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
80%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,596 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,810 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,596
$26,157
Spending / Student
$25,810
$25,225

Best Newtown School District Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newtown High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
51爆料 Boundaries and Equity in 2025
51爆料 Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,844 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Quick Links