Excellent
#740 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 22% in state
Newton High School
High School · Newton Local · Pleasant Hill, OH
A Newton Local high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 803, Pleasant Hill, OH 45359
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Newton High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newton High School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,707
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 229 | 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 Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newton High School is listed in Newton Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newton High School
Newton High School is a public high school in Pleasant Hill, OH, part of Newton Local, serving approximately 264 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newton High School
What grades does Newton High School serve?
Newton High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Newton High School?
Newton High School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newton High School rank in OH?
Newton High School ranks #740 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Newton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Newton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton High School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newton High School a charter school?
No, Newton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newton High School a Title I school?
No, Newton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newton High School?
34.1% of students at Newton 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Miami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (937) 676-2002
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 45359)
- 2,041
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 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 · 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.
- 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 45359; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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