What grades does Newtown High School serve?

As a High school, Newtown High School serves students in Sandy Hook, CT. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Newtown High School located?

You can find Newtown High School in Sandy Hook, CT.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newtown High School?

At Newtown High School, there are approximately 11.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Sandy Hook, CT?

Newtown High School is among the schools serving Sandy Hook, CT. The school is part of the local school system.

CTHighCalendar available · 57 events · Auto-updating

Newtown High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Sandy Hook, Connecticut|Newtown School District

Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Never miss a day at Newtown High School.

Sync this calendar to your phone.

Auto-updates all year · $29.99/yr

Also available for your address

Sync all 57 events to your phone

Plus waste, sports, holidays, and more.

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,276

Student:Teacher

11.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Newtown School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

12.9%

Phone

(203)426-7646

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

79%

92th percentile in CT

Math Proficiency

60%

81th percentile in CT

Graduation Rate

98%

Chronic Absenteeism

7.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

24 courses offered

406 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

79 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

80 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

445 test takers

Athletics

29 sports, 52 teams

990 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1

Near average in CT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

380

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

119.35

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,431

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,727

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$30,223

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 3%State 18%Local 79%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.5%

Unemployment rate

7.3%

Uninsured residents

8.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

632

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

591

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

46%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

250 (42%)

Autism

113 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

106 (18%)

Speech/Language Impairment

49 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

37 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

11 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,254

Current enrollment

Declining(-17% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Newtown High School

Enrollment at Newtown High School stands at 1,276 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

Calendar Guides

Google Calendar Guide

How to subscribe, sync, and troubleshoot

Apple Calendar Guide

iPhone, iPad, and Mac setup steps

Outlook Calendar Guide

Subscribe on web, desktop, and mobile

Calendar Glossary

ICS, webcal, CalDAV, and more explained

🇲🇽

Calendarios Escolares en EE.UU.

Guia completa en espanol para familias hispanohablantes

School profiles: Data from NCES Common Core of Data. Calendar events from district calendar sources, updated automatically. · How we verify this data