Newport Regional School

590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, Newport Regional School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newport Regional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Newport Regional School's student population of 15 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Newport Regional School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
(18-19)
<50%
46%
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(18-19)
<50%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newport Regional School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
40%
11%
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White
46%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Newport Regional School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newport Regional School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Newport Regional School?
15 students attend Newport Regional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Newport Regional School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Regional School?
Newport Regional School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newport Regional School offer ?
Newport Regional School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport Regional School part of?
Newport Regional School is part of Newport Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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