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#695 of 1,294 schools in KS
Opportunity Academy
High School · Newton · Newton, KS
A Newton high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 West Broadway, Newton, KS 67114
- Math 8% proficient (2025)
- Reading 13% proficient (2025)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Opportunity Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 11% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Opportunity Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,393
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton SR HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 982 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Newton
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Opportunity Academy is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Opportunity Academy
Opportunity Academy is a public high school in Newton, KS, part of Newton, serving approximately 49 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Opportunity Academy
What grades does Opportunity Academy serve?
Opportunity Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Opportunity Academy?
Opportunity Academy has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Opportunity Academy rank in KS?
Opportunity Academy ranks #695 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Opportunity Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Opportunity Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Opportunity Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Opportunity Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Opportunity Academy a charter school?
No, Opportunity Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Opportunity Academy a Title I school?
No, Opportunity Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opportunity Academy?
79.6% of students at Opportunity Academy 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Harvey County
- Phone
- (316) 284-6590
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 67114)
- 21,102
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 67114; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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