Enrollment
225
High
DISTRICT 282 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH NEWTON SCHOOL CORP·NCES 181047001722
South Newton Senior High School
13102 S 50 E, Kentland, IN 47951 · (219) 474-5167 · Newton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL225 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
84 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 51 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 70 | 31% |
| Grade 11 | 65 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 39 | 17% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within South Newton School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like South Newton Senior High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Newton Senior High School this school | 225 | 37.3% | N/A |
| South Adams High School Berne | 347 | 38.9% | N/A |
| Hebron High School Hebron | 307 | 40.4% | N/A |
| Rensselaer Central High School Rensselaer | 432 | 34.3% | N/A |
| Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Wolcott | 341 | 39.9% | 32.5% |
| Bremen Senior High School Bremen | 482 | 39.8% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where South Newton Senior High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 225 | #349 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #36 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.4% | #136 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.3% | #257 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.3% | #127 of 201 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
225
-13 (-5%) vs 2020
-48% since 1990-91, when it was 433
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 10.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 225 | 19.5 | 11.5:1 | 37% (84) |
| 2023-24 | 241 | 20.5 | 11.8:1 | 53% (128) |
| 2022-23 | 242 | 18 | 13.4:1 | 52% (125) |
| 2020-21 | 238 | 22 | 10.8:1 | 53% (126) |
| 2017-18 | 240 | 24.3 | 9.9:1 | 52% (124) |
| 2015-16 | 252 | 23 | 11.0:1 | 52% (130) |
| 2010-11 | 270 | 20 | 13.5:1 | 49% (131) |
| 2000-01 | 327 | 22 | 14.9:1 | 49% (159) |
| 1990-91 | 433 | 27 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Newton Senior High School.
About South Newton Senior High School
South Newton Senior High School is a very small high school based in Kentland, Indiana. Enrollment stands at 225 students, covering grades 9 through 12. It has 72% fewer students than the average for high schools in Indiana (about 816).
A total of 3 schools make up South Newton School Corp, with 846 students enrolled.
More than half of enrollment at South Newton Senior High School is White: 75%. Enrollment also includes 23% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. The school's White share is 12 points below the 87% share among Newton County residents. The diversity index for South Newton Senior High School is 38%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
On staff are 19.5 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. Statewide, high schools in Indiana average 16.6:1. South Newton Senior High School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 37%. For comparison, public schools in Newton County average 48%.
American Community Survey estimates for Newton County show that median household income comes to about $75,481, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Newton County counts 7 public schools with about 1,850 students.
South Newton Senior High School's closest public school neighbor is South Newton Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES assigns South Newton Senior High School the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment was 225 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 238.
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Newton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,922
Census ACS
Median income
$75,481
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,850 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in South Newton School Corp
- South Newton Elementary SchoolElementary · 430 students
- South Newton Middle SchoolMiddle · 191 students
Other schools in Kentland
- South Newton Elementary SchoolElementary · 430 students
- South Newton Middle SchoolMiddle · 191 students
Nearby schools
- South Newton Elementary School0.0 mi · 430
- South Newton Middle School0.1 mi · 191
- Morocco Elementary School10.1 mi · 116
- Milford Grade School East Campus10.2 mi · 1
- Tri-County Primary School12.8 mi · 192
- Donovan Jr High School13.1 mi · 54
Frequently asked questions
About South Newton Senior High SchoolHow many students attend South Newton Senior High School?
South Newton Senior High School enrolls approximately 225 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does South Newton Senior High School serve?
South Newton Senior High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Newton Senior High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at South Newton Senior High School is approximately 11.5:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at South Newton Senior High School?
At South Newton Senior High School, the student body is approximately 75% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees South Newton Senior High School?
South Newton Senior High School is overseen by South Newton School Corp in Newton County.
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