For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 857 students in Newton, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, IA are Newton Senior High School and West Academy Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Newton, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Senior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 4th St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
West Academy Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Gr: 10-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, IA include Newton Senior High School and West Academy Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton?
2 public high schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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