NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NEWPORT, AR with about 500 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL, located at 406 Wilkerson Drive in Newport, Arkansas, serves as a central educational institution within the Newport School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities designed to foster personal growth and school spirit. As part of the local district, the high school emphasizes preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school functions as an integral part of the Newport community, utilizing its facilities and staff to promote a supportive learning environment. Through its official website, http://www.newportschools.org, the school maintains communication with families and the public, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative information. By focusing on both student achievement and community engagement, NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL strives to uphold its mission of developing well-rounded individuals within the Newport, Arkansas area.

For more information, contact NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 523-1321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

406 WILKERSON DR
NEWPORT, AR 72112
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NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWPORT, AR with about 500 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
500
Teachers:
47.77
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 500 students

White
49.6%
Black or African American
40.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.6%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.