Newport High School is a public high school in Bellevue, Washington. It serves students in grades 9–12 in the southern part of the Bellevue School District, including the neighborhoods of Eastgate, Factoria, Newport Hills, Newport Shores, Somerset, The Summit, and Sunset.
Serving 1,844 students in grades 9-12, Newport Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newport Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Newport Senior High School's student population of 1,844 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Gold, Scarlet
School Rankings
Newport Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport Senior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
58%
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
22%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport Senior High School's ranking?
Newport Senior High School is ranked #50 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Newport Senior High School often compared to?
Newport Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Interlake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newport Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Newport Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Newport Senior High School?
1,844 students attend Newport Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Newport Senior High School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Senior High School?
Newport Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Newport Senior High School offer ?
Newport Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport Senior High School part of?
Newport Senior High School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Newport Senior High School located?
Newport Senior High School is located in the Factoria neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Factoria.
School Reviews
5 8/9/2019
Even though the school has some undeniable flaws, the people inside are amazing and supportive.
2 6/8/2010
Extremely weak eclectic curriculum and instructional materials, poor presentation, especially in math and science. Teachers don't understand elementary laws and patterns of human learning, let alone any advanced pedagogical techniques. Adherence to “discovering/minimum instruction method”: no explanations provided, just “activities” to do from the book, which doesn’t have any explanations either. Then teachers just register who managed to “get it” and who didn’t. Horrific failure rates the administration refuses to disclose. Teachers have in their contract a right to not post grades for FIVE WEEKS! They constantly “lose” submitted assignments and then give students Fs for them. No way to prove that it was not student’s fault. No communication to parents about problems except in final grade reports. No graded papers allowed to be taken home – come and see them during your work day if you want and can. Unethical behavior of some teachers, insulting and psychologically traumatizing students.
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