Newtown High School

Newtown High School serves 1,892 students in grades 9-12 in the heart of Elmhurst, Queens. With 122 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1, providing reasonable class sizes for this large public high school. The school receives a 3.6 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 21st percentile among New York high schools, indicating significant room for academic growth.

While specific test score data isn't available, the school's current performance suggests opportunities for improvement in student achievement outcomes. Newtown High School draws from a diverse, working-class community where the median household income is $67,489. The surrounding ZIP code of 11373 is home to over 102,000 residents, with 30% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.8%.

The area's median home value of $659,200 reflects the increasingly expensive New York housing market. As a regular public school, Newtown High School serves as an important educational anchor in this densely populated Queens neighborhood. The school operates within one of New York City's most ethnically diverse communities, where families from around the world have established roots in this vibrant corner of Queens.