NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL

Newport HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Newport SD school district, located in Newport, PA with about 318 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 24 teachers, Newport HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 500 Caroline Street in Newport, Pennsylvania, serves as a central educational institution for the Newport School District. Situated in the heart of Perry County, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for higher education and career readiness. As a community-focused school, it emphasizes both core curriculum standards and student development within a smaller, tight-knit rural setting.

In addition to its academic offerings, Newport High School is recognized for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which allow students to develop leadership skills and personal interests outside of the classroom. By balancing traditional instruction with meaningful student-led initiatives, Newport High School plays a pivotal role in shaping the social and educational landscape for youth in the Newport area.

For more information, contact Newport HS at (717) 567-3806 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074-0009
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NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newport, PA with about 318 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Newport SD
Total Students:
318
Teachers:
24.67
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 318 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

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.