Newport High School

About Newport High School

Newport High School is an accredited public high school located in Newport, Oregon. It is part of the Lincoln County School District and serves grades 9-12. Newport High School has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The school has a strong focus on college readiness, offering a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, dual-credit courses, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Newport High School offers a variety of sports teams, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and cross country. The school also has a wide range of clubs and activities, including student government, yearbook, drama, debate, and robotics.
Newport High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a comprehensive anti-bullying program and works to ensure that all students feel welcome and respected. The school also has a strong focus on college and career readiness, offering a wide range of resources and support for students who are interested in pursuing higher education.
Newport High School is a great place to learn, grow, and thrive. With a strong focus on college and career readiness, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a safe and supportive learning environment, Newport High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for a high-quality education.

Address:	406 Wilkerson Dr Newport, AR 72112
Phone:	(870) 523-1321
Site:	www.newportschools.org
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	566 students

Overview Newport High School

Newport High School serves 566 students in grades 6-12.
Newport High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Newport High School

Newport High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Newport High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.