Newton Falls High School
| Newton Falls High School | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
907 Milton Blvd , Trumbull , , 44444 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | c. 1860s |
School district | Newton Falls Exempted Village School District |
NCES School ID | 390455602281[1] |
Principal | Melissa Malone |
Teaching staff | 15.37 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 245 (2024–25)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 15.94[1] |
| Colors | Orange and Black |
Athletics conference | Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Website | District Website |
Newton Falls High School is a public high school located in Newton Falls, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Newton Falls Exempted Village School District. Athletic teams are known as the Tigers, and they compete in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference as a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
History
Newton Falls High School established sometime in the 1860s, when a union facility opened on Center Street. Newton Falls High Schools first commencement was held in 1878.[2]
A new high school building was constructed on Center Street in 1920. In 1931, Newton Falls Exempted Village School District was formally created, officially placing the high school under the supervision of the school board.[2]
On May 31, 1985, the Newton Falls area was struck by the devastating tornado outbreak that affected portions of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The storm destroyed the districts junior high school and caused major damage to the Center Street high school building, especially to the high school gymnasium.[3][4] Following the tornado's destruction, Newton Falls current high school campus was built on Milton Boulevard, along with an elementary school being built adjacent to the property in 1987.
Athletics
Newton Falls High School offers:[5]
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Cheerleading
- Golf
- Girls' flag football
- Football
- Track and field
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Facilities
Newton Falls Stadium
Newton Falls Stadium, located behind the high school, features an all-season outdoor track, with a grass playing surface, and holds a seating compacity of 3,033, and is used by the high school's football, soccer and track and field teams.[6]
Notable alumni
- Jack Kucek, former MLB pitcher[7]
- Earnie Shavers, former professional boxer[8]
- Patti Cooksey, Jockey HOF Road in Kentucky Derby and Preakness[9]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - Newton Falls High School (390455602281)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- 1 2 "Newton Falls & Newton Township History | Newton Falls Public Library". www.newtonfalls.org. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Newton Falls after the tornado, a look back at the devastation 40 years ago".
- ↑ Michael Scott, The Plain Dealer (May 30, 2010). "May 31, 1985, tornado was deadly and historic for Northeast Ohio, Western Pennsylvania". cleveland. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Athletics". Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools. December 13, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Newton Falls Stadium - Newton Falls, Ohio". ohiostadiums.com. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Jack Kucek Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Earnie Dee "Acorn" Shavers, Newton Falls, Ohio". WKBN.com. September 15, 2022. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Patricia Cooksey broke Patti Barton's record for..." Los Angeles Times. February 29, 1988. Retrieved June 14, 2026.