Newport High School is a public high school located in Newport, Oregon, United States. It is one of five high schools in the Lincoln County School District.
Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Newport High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Newport High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Newport, OR, covering an area of approximately 104 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 8.1 miles and the furthest edge located 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Newport High School's student population of 669 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
669 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
Newport High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport High School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cub
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport High School's ranking?
Newport High School is ranked #294 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Newport High School often compared to?
Newport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taft High School, Toledo Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newport High School?
The graduation rate of Newport High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Newport High School?
669 students attend Newport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Newport High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newport High School?
Newport High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newport High School offer ?
Newport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newport High School part of?
Newport High School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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