NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL

NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT
406 WILKERSON DR
NEWPORT, AR 72112
612 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
612
Total Students
75.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    295 (48.2 %)
  • Black
    222 (36.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (8.5 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)523-1321
Website: http://www.newportschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 77
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 101
Grade 9 75
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 101
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ASU NEWPORT SEC CAREER CENTER (IGNITE)
ASU NEWPORT SEC CAREER CENTER (IGNITE)
7648 Victory Blvd
NEWPORT, AR 72112 (5.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th