Newport Regional School
Newport Regional School serves 15 students in grades 6-12.
Newport Regional School placed 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newport Regional School's student population of 15 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newport Regional School is ranked within the top 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 Regional School is 0.59, 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
#603 out of 1263 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
54%
11%
White
33%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
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 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?
54% of Newport Regional School students are Black, 33% of students are White, and 13% 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 4:1, 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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