Newton High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 306 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 181st out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 201 W. First Street, Newton, MS 39345
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Newton Municipal School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,728
- Graduation Rate: 67.5%
- Dropout Rate: 4.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.5
- Enrolled Students: 1,018
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 306
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 20.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 160 (52.3%)
- Females: 146 (47.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 41 (13.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 227 (74.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 268 (87.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 292 | 95.4% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 14 | 4.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 74 | 24.2% |
| 10th Grade | 68 | 22.2% |
| 11th Grade | 100 | 32.7% |
| 12th Grade | 58 | 19.0% |
| Ungraded | 6 | 2.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 64%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:21%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $37,936
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,969 | 50% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,903 | 50% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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