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Public high school · South Newton School Corp · Kentland, Indiana

South Newton Senior High School

South Newton Senior High School rates 5.8, right at the middle of South Newton School Corp's high schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.8this school

5.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the South Newton School Corp median is 5.8.

#1,218 of 1,828 schools in Indiana · South Newton School Corp: 1 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A South Newton School Corp high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,218 of 1,828 schools in Indiana and 3 of 3 in South Newton School Corp.

South Newton Senior High School is listed in South Newton School Corp, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math22%68 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading65%54 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.8
25% of the rating
Academics
7.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47951; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
South Newton Senior High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$63,228
Median home value
$102,400
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
17%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
5
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
2.9% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
13 sports
8 boys' · 5 girls' · 16 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does South Newton Senior High School serve?

South Newton Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South Newton Senior High School?

South Newton Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Newton Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Newton Senior High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Newton Senior High School rank in IN?

South Newton Senior High School ranks #1,218 of 1,828 schools in IN.

What is South Newton Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Newton Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at South Newton Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Newton Senior High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is South Newton Senior High School a charter school?

No, South Newton Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Newton Senior High School a Title I school?

No, South Newton Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Newton Senior High School?

53.1% of students at South Newton Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
241
Student-teacher ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Newton County
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$13,775
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 47951)
2,246
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
46.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.