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Newtown High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Sandy Hook, Connecticut|Newtown School District|Last audited: Not yet synced
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,276
Student:Teacher
11.3:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Newtown School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
12.9%
Phone
(203)426-7646School 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
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
29 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
Near average in CTDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,431
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 3%State 18%Local 79%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,254
Current enrollment
Declining(-17% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day
HolidayThu, Jun 18, 2026
Last Day of School
EventFri, Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth
HolidayFull School Calendar 2025-26
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 22, 2025 | Professional Development |
| Tue, Sep 23, 2025 | Rosh Hashanah |
| Thu, Oct 2, 2025 | Yom Kippur |
| Tue, Nov 4, 2025 | Election Day - Professional Development |
| Wed, Nov 5, 2025 | Conferences - ALL SCHOOLS |
| Thu, Nov 6, 2025 | Conferences - ALL SCHOOLS |
| Fri, Nov 7, 2025 | Conferences - Elementary, Reed, NMS ONLY |
| Wed, Nov 26, 2025 | Thanksgiving Recess |
| Tue, Dec 23, 2025 | Holiday Recess |
| Wed, Dec 24, 2025 | Holiday Recess |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Wed, Jan 28, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Fri, Feb 13, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | Conferences - ALL SCHOOLS |
| Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | Conferences - Elementary & Reed ONLY |
| Thu, Mar 19, 2026 | Conference Make Ups, All Schools, if needed |
| Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | Conference Make Ups, Elem, Reed ONLY, if needed |
| Wed, Mar 25, 2026 | PSAT/SAT - NMS & NHS ONLY |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Fri, Apr 10, 2026 | Early Dismissal |
| Mon, Apr 13, 2026 | Spring Break |
| Wed, May 20, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | Last Day of School |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Juneteenth Schools Closed, if in session |
| Mon, Jun 29, 2026 | First Day of ESY |
Showing 27 events for the 2025-26 school year
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.