Newtown High School
Elmhurst, NY · New York City Geographic District #24 · Grades 9-12
832nd of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
Newtown High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Newtown High School 832nd of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 27% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2022 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
Newtown High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Newtown High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,892 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.2% | 68.7% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Asian | 25.5% | 20.1% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 4.1% | 4.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 8.8% | 3.3% | ▼ 5.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Newtown High School
Typical home value $514K in zip 11373 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Newtown High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8International High School for Health SciencesNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0 mi away341st of 1,137
ELA 73% · Math 70% - 7Civic Leadership AcademyNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.2 mi away438th of 1,137
ELA 75% · Math 56% - 2Voyages PreparatoryNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.2 mi away1,003rd of 1,137
ELA 45% · Math 23% - 6Pan American International High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.2 mi away544th of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 58% - –John F Kennedy Jr SchoolNYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.5 mi away
- 6Maspeth High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #24 · 1.1 mi away468th of 1,137
ELA 80% · Math 48% - 9High School for Arts and BusinessNew York City Geographic District #24 · 1.1 mi away219th of 1,137
ELA 75% · Math 82% - 6Forest Hills High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.7 mi away526th of 1,137
ELA 78% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Newtown High School in?
Newtown High School is part of the New York City Geographic District #24 district in Elmhurst, New York.
Is Newtown High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Newtown High School 832nd of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Newtown High School?
Hispanic 69%, Asian 20%, White 5%, Black 3% (1,892 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Newtown High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11373 is $514K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.