Newport High School
Newport High School serves 535 students in grades 7-12.
Newport High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newport High School's student population of 535 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newport High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Newport High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
20%
11%
White
50%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Newport High School often compared to?
Newport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campbell County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% 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?
535 students attend Newport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Newport High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 14% 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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