West Perry Sr. High School vs. Newport High School
Should I attend West Perry Sr. High School or Newport High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Perry Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Newport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 704 students in grades 9-12, West Perry Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Newport High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
704 students
303 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#710 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
<50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
218
89
Grade 10 Students
152
76
Grade 11 Students
173
61
Grade 12 Students
161
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
97%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%