Newport High School

579 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

579

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	114
Black	123
Two or More	92
Pacific Islander	1

White
249 (43.0 %)
Black
123 (21.2 %)
Hispanic
114 (19.7 %)
Two or More
92 (15.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newport Independent
Phone:	(859)292-3023
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 110

Grade 8 106

Grade 9 113

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 64

Ungraded 1