NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL
Newport High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Newport Independent school district, located in Newport, KY with about 633 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, Newport High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 900 E 6th St in Newport, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Newport Independent School District. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college readiness programs or vocational and career-technical pathways. The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, benefiting from its relatively small size, which allows for more personalized attention between faculty and students.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Newport High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. The school plays an active role in the local Newport community, often serving as a hub for civic engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to overcome challenges and succeed in an evolving global landscape.
For more information, contact Newport High School at (859) 292-3023 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3023
NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newport, KY with about 633 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Newport Independent
- Total Students:
- 633
- Teachers:
- 51.9
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 633 students
- White
- 54.3%
- Black or African American
- 21.0%
- Two or more races
- 13.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.