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Enrollment
445
High
DISTRICT 486 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI·NCES 293042002084
EAST NEWTON HIGH
22876 E HWY 86, GRANBY, MO 64844 · (417) 472-6238 · Newton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL445 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
257 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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 | 105 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 113 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 129 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 98 | 22% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 52% · 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 EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
51.8%
MO avg 44.9%
Math
46.6%
MO avg 43.8% . -4.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 47 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Math scores are down about 5 points since 2021.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 6.7% | 45.1% | 32.6% | 15.3% |
| Math | 30.5% | 16.1% | 26.2% | 27.1% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 51.8% | 46.6% |
| 2023-24 | 53.9% | 37.4% |
| 2022-23 | 54.6% | 45.8% |
| 2021-22 | N/A | 51.5% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
40.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.3%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 40% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 38% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like EAST NEWTON HIGH
EAST NEWTON HIGH's state test result (40.2% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST NEWTON HIGH this school | 445 | 57.8% | 40.2% |
| EXETER HIGH EXETER | 109 | 69.7% | 28.7% |
| MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ST LOUIS | 1,388 | 42.8% | 41.1% |
| CENTRAL HIGH SPRINGFIELD | 1,428 | 46.1% | 59.4% |
| BAYLESS SENIOR HIGH ST LOUIS | 562 | 62.1% | 51.4% |
| AFFTON HIGH ST LOUIS | 761 | 41.3% | 36.9% |
Matched among Missouri 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 EAST NEWTON HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.2% | #180 of 443 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 46.6% | #153 of 453 ▲ 46 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 51.8% | #161 of 382 ▼ 17 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 445 | #189 of 561 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #211 of 343 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.8% | #123 of 343 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.8% | #124 of 455 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.2% | #89 of 151 |
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
445
+48 (+12%) vs 2020
+24% since 1990-91, when it was 359
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 13.2:1
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 | 445 | 30.1 | 14.8:1 | 58% (257) |
| 2023-24 | 457 | 31.6 | 14.5:1 | 59% (268) |
| 2022-23 | 431 | 32.3 | 13.3:1 | 55% (238) |
| 2020-21 | 397 | 30 | 13.2:1 | 55% (218) |
| 2017-18 | 415 | 34.7 | 12.0:1 | 61% (255) |
| 2015-16 | 471 | 34 | 13.8:1 | 57% (268) |
| 2010-11 | 507 | 33 | 15.4:1 | 50% (255) |
| 2000-01 | 436 | 29 | 15.0:1 | 30% (131) |
| 1990-91 | 359 | 26 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EAST NEWTON HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (415 to 445); teachers down 13% (34.7 to 30.1).
About EAST NEWTON HIGH
EAST NEWTON HIGH is a mid-sized high school. Its address is in GRANBY, Missouri. The school teaches grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 445 students.
EAST NEWTON HIGH is a school in EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI. The district has 3 schools and 1,459 students.
More than half of enrollment at EAST NEWTON HIGH is White: 79%. Other groups include 9% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 2% Native American. In Newton County overall, the White share is about 81%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, EAST NEWTON HIGH scores 36%.
Classroom staffing at EAST NEWTON HIGH totals 30.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. Compared with the 12.2:1 average for high schools in Missouri, this school's ratio is higher. Federal data show 58% of students (257) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Newton County is similar, at 57%.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, EAST NEWTON HIGH is 1.9 points above the average proficiency rate across its state test results predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 40.2% actual, 38.3% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in Missouri.
In Newton County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $66,301 a year, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Public schools in Newton County number 25, with about 9,567 students.
EAST NEWTON HIGH's closest public school neighbor is GRANBY, about 3.0 miles away. A ten-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Local comparison: EAST NEWTON HIGH ranks 6th of 7 nearby schools, at 40.2% versus a 48.3% average.
Under the NCES locale system, EAST NEWTON HIGH is Rural: Distant.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose from 397 to 445, a 12% gain. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 13.2:1 to 14.8:1.
The discussion board for EAST NEWTON HIGH is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Newton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
60,118
Census ACS
Median income
$66,301
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
9,567 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI
Nearby schools
- GRANBY3.0 mi · 583
- BENTON ELEM.6.8 mi · 523
- RISE Elementary7.6 mi · 230
- FIELD EARLY CHILD./KDGN. CTR.8.0 mi · 112
- TRIWAY8.0 mi · 431
- NEOSHO HIGH8.4 mi · 1,530
Frequently asked questions
About EAST NEWTON HIGHHow large is EAST NEWTON HIGH?
EAST NEWTON HIGH enrolls approximately 445 students in grades 09-12.
Is EAST NEWTON HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
EAST NEWTON HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EAST NEWTON HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EAST NEWTON HIGH is approximately 14.8:1 (30 FTE teachers).
How diverse is EAST NEWTON HIGH?
EAST NEWTON HIGH reports a student body of 79% White, 5% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is EAST NEWTON HIGH in?
EAST NEWTON HIGH is part of EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.