Serving 556 students in grades 7-12, Newport High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Newport High School's student population of 556 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newport High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport High School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
20%
11%
White
47%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport High School's ranking?
Newport High School is ranked #1106 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Newport High School often compared to?
Newport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campbell County High School, Bellevue High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newport High School?
The graduation rate of Newport High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newport High School?
556 students attend Newport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Newport High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport High School?
Newport High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newport High School offer ?
Newport High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport High School part of?
Newport High School is part of Newport Independent School District.
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