Overview
NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in ELMHURST, New York. The school enrolls 2,072 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
County36081
CityELMHURST
ZIP11373
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360009802038
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,072
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino60.9%
Black / African American23.5%
Asian7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.0%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)