Newton High School
School Overview
Newton High School is a public school located in Covington, Georgia. It is a school in Newton County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 14% of students are proficient in Math learning and 32% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,013 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 110 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,013 students are attending Newton High School. By gender, there are 1,018 and 995 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Newton High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 162 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Asian | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 115 | 50 | 65 |
| White | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 162 | 71 | 91 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 110 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Newton High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 99.1% of teachers are certified. 74.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 110 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 109 | 99.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 0.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 22 | 20.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 5.5% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 403 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 4 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 37,018 Households |
| Population | 106,745 |
| Male | 51,233 |
| Female | 56,846 |
| Child Population | 36,106 |
| Total Housing Units | 39,312 Units |
| Average House Value | $151,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,010 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.60% |
| Average Household Income | $56,316 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.04% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Newton High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 431 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 187 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Newton High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 431 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 118 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 65 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 400 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 187 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 2 harassment and bullying has been reported at Newton High School. By gender, 1 male students and 1 students were reported. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 1 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Disciplined | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
Public Schools in Newton County
In Newton County, 22 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in COVINGTON, Georgia
2 private schools are serving students in COVINGTON, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.