Newton-Conover High School

Newton-Conover High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
338 W 15th St,  Newton, NC
Newton Conover City Schools
3.6
2.7
758 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Chris Penley
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
41.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
352:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.7%
Female
44.3%
White
43.8%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
10.7%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
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School Rankings

#28 Most Diverse Public HS in North Carolina
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University 97 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 96 Students
North Carolina State University 89 Students
Western Carolina University 77 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 68 Students
Catawba Valley Community College 63 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University 54 Students
East Carolina University 49 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 47 Students
Wake Forest University 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 37 Students
Business 30 Students
Biology 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Graphic Design 11 Students
Interior Design 10 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 113 Reviews
2.0 Senior
10/21/2023
My experience that people are very close knit and aren't super friendly to new people and it's hard to make friends. The best part is that they try very hard to get you prepared for life after high school and there is many internship opportunities and college readiness. The worst part about the school is the classrooms and bathrooms, the school is very old and not clean, the classrooms are dirty and the air conditioning and heater barely works and many bathroom stalls don't have locks on them and have holes in the stall so people can see in and you cant eat in the classrooms since they have rodent issues and they're very strict on phones. the food is also very low quality.
4.0 Senior
10/27/2022
Newton-Conover High is a very good school overall, but the only reason why I'm rating it a 4/5 is that some of the teachers there are very inept and sometimes don't have a clue about what they're doing
3.0 Senior
1/4/2020
Newton-Conover High School is a decent school that has a wide range of CTE classes that if chosen correctly could very well benefit your future. The issues with this school is the lack of interest in student growth.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/3/2023
So I know a young girl that goes to school here. Not mine particularly but this child I'm close too. I do not care if a child's account is negative balance this school nor any school should be allowed to deny her food. That is exactly what is going on here. I'm going to find out if there is a law ag...
1.0 parent
9/21/2016
I transferred my daughter here after moving to Conover she hated her first day. The students were rude and out of control. Even cussing in class while the teachers sat back and did nothing. The next day they had a break in into the office. I will NOT be making her go back. She is going to the colleg...
5.0 other
2/2/2015
This school was rated by US News and World Report as the 13th best high school in North Carolina. The school has outstanding academic programs, athletic programs, and arts programs. This comprehensive high school provides students with a variety of clubs, an outstanding band program, and face-to-fac...
2.0 parent
4/28/2014
This school does the bare minimum required by the State...and also labels and holds a grudge against any student that has been in a little trouble....All teens mess up...their brains are not fully developed until the age of 21....yet if there is a fight...no weapons...just a punch or shove...at the...

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