Is Newport High School a good school?

Newport High School ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Newport High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 564 students attended Newport High School.

What is the racial makeup of Newport High School?

Students at Newport High School are 48% White, 35% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Newport High School?

Newport High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Newport Elementary School

Newport High School

Summary:

Newport High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Newport, Arkansas, with an enrollment of 612 students. The school is part of the Newport School District, which is ranked 209 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 7.9 to 8.5, Newport High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%, and only 16.7% were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, and has maintained a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bradford High School, Cedar Ridge High School, and Tuckerman High School, it becomes clear that Newport High School is the lowest-performing of the group. The nearby schools generally outperform Newport High School on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, Newport High School serves a population with significant economic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.69% to 96.46% over the past few years.

Detail:

Public 6-12

406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112

(870) 523-1321

District: Newport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
255^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,371

Feeder schools for Newport High School:

Elementary:

Newport Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.1

Number of students: 564

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

African American:

35.1%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newport High School ranks worse than 71.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.98. (See more...)

Compare Details Newport High School ranks worse than 83.6% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), African American (35.1%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newport High School is 7.1. (See more...)

Compare Newport High School employs 78.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newport High School is $11,371.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Newport High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Newport High School 239^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Newport High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Newport High School 255^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Newport High School in the ranking list.)

Newport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport School District 209^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newport High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2015	54.20	115^th	275	58.2%
2016	29.06	247^th	312	20.8%
2017	25.04	261^st	315	17.1%
2018	40.27	208^th	318	34.6%
2019	24.01	261^st	319	18.2%
2021	27.26	266^th	330	19.4%
2022	22.69	266^th	318	16.4%
2023	21.82	278^th	330	15.8%
2024	31.98	239^th	335	28.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Newport High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	32.94	166^th	232	28.4%
2007	32.56	184^th	258	28.7%
2008	19.08	223^rd	256	12.9%
2009	19.33	226^th	261	13.4%
2010	28.15	212^th	262	19.1%
2011	18.50	232^nd	266	12.8%
2012	30.93	205^th	266	22.9%
2013	28.92	211^th	271	22.1%
2014	34.83	195^th	268	27.2%
2015	32.66	186^th	267	30.3%
2016	26.22	224^th	269	16.7%
2017	37.52	178^th	264	32.6%
2018	23.10	216^th	263	17.9%
2019	21.93	236^th	282	16.3%
2021	28.00	228^th	290	21.4%
2022	31.85	214^th	282	24.1%
2023	36.33	205^th	295	30.5%
2024	22.51	255^th	305	16.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Newport High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	490	198	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	690
1989	520	194	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	716
1990	527	183	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	710
1991	511	174	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	685
1992	524	188	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	718
1993	480	201	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	681
1994	447	192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	639
1995	417	220	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	639
1996	417	220	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	639
1997	405	190	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	600
1998	369	204	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	584
1999	372	211	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	588
2000	354	191	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	550
2001	324	201	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	530
2002	292	148	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	444
2003	292	148	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	444
2004	291	161	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	458
2005	276	150	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	432
2006	285	160	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	454
2007	245	155	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	413
2008	253	145	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	409
2009	255	145	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	413
2010	255	144	1	15	2	0	0	417
2011	260	152	0	17	0	0	1	430
2012	237	165	1	14	1	0	1	419
2013	220	148	2	18	0	0	2	390
2014	204	141	2	20	0	0	4	371
2015	293	223	4	32	2	0	6	560
2016	260	214	4	34	2	0	6	520
2017	262	196	3	32	2	0	5	500
2018	248	204	3	38	2	0	5	500
2019	251	200	1	45	1	0	9	507
2020	280	185	1	35	1	0	17	519
2021	285	199	4	48	0	0	30	566
2022	305	205	5	48	0	0	31	594
2023	295	222	5	52	0	0	38	612
2024	272	198	4	48	0	0	42	564

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newport High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	690	38.7	17.8	n/a
1989	716	48.0	14.9	n/a
1990	710	47.0	15.1	23.4
1991	685	38.6	17.7	24.8
1992	718	39.4	18.2	25.6
1993	681	38.2	17.8	25.3
1994	639	38.5	16.6	25.7
1995	639	37.9	16.9	30.4
1996	639	37.9	16.9	30.4
1997	600	36.7	16.3	26.5
1998	584	36.7	15.9	33.7
1999	588	20.9	28.1	35.5
2000	550	40.0	13.8	39.5
2001	530	49.0	10.8	42.5
2002	444	33.0	13.5	52
2003	444	33.0	13.5	52
2004	458	36.0	12.7	52.2
2005	432	35.0	12.3	55.3
2006	454	41.0	11.1	59.7
2007	413	46.0	9.0	68.8
2008	409	46.0	8.9	61.6
2009	413	48.0	8.6	61.3
2010	417	43.2	9.2	62.1
2011	430	37.8	11.3	64.4
2012	419	36.4	11.5	61.3
2013	390	35.4	10.9	62.3
2014	371	35.7	10.3	66.6
2015	560	55.0	10.1	76.6
2016	520	52.0	10.0	77.9
2017	500	50.3	9.9	33.6
2018	500	47.7	10.4	59
2019	507	72.7	6.9	99.8
2020	519	51.1	10.1	44.3
2021	566	66.0	8.5	48.8
2022	594	74.2	7.9	96.5
2023	612	75.0	8.1	40.7
2024	564	78.6	7.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newport High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	690	38.7	17.8	n/a
1989	716	48.0	14.9	n/a
1990	710	47.0	15.1	23.4
1991	685	38.6	17.7	24.8
1992	718	39.4	18.2	25.6
1993	681	38.2	17.8	25.3
1994	639	38.5	16.6	25.7
1995	639	37.9	16.9	30.4
1996	639	37.9	16.9	30.4
1997	600	36.7	16.3	26.5
1998	584	36.7	15.9	33.7
1999	588	20.9	28.1	35.5
2000	550	40.0	13.8	39.5
2001	530	49.0	10.8	42.5
2002	444	33.0	13.5	52
2003	444	33.0	13.5	52
2004	458	36.0	12.7	52.2
2005	432	35.0	12.3	55.3
2006	454	41.0	11.1	59.7
2007	413	46.0	9.0	68.8
2008	409	46.0	8.9	61.6
2009	413	48.0	8.6	61.3
2010	417	43.2	9.2	62.1
2011	430	37.8	11.3	64.4
2012	419	36.4	11.5	61.3
2013	390	35.4	10.9	62.3
2014	371	35.7	10.3	66.6
2015	560	55.0	10.1	76.6
2016	520	52.0	10.0	77.9
2017	500	50.3	9.9	33.6
2018	500	47.7	10.4	59
2019	507	72.7	6.9	99.8
2020	519	51.1	10.1	44.3
2021	566	66.0	8.5	48.8
2022	594	74.2	7.9	96.5
2023	612	75.0	8.1	40.7
2024	564	78.6	7.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newport High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,681 (14.8%)	$9,689 (85.2%)	$11,371

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newport High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 261^st of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 278^th of 330 Middle schools	2.4%
Ranks 236^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 205^th of 295 High schools	14.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Newport High School)	72.4	63.1	9.3%
7th Grade English (Newport School District)	72.4	63.1	9.3%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Newport High School)	22.9	16.7	6.2%
7th Grade Math (Newport School District)	22.9	16.7	6.2%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Newport High School)	26.4	21.4	5%
7th Grade Science (Newport School District)	26.4	21.4	5%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Newport High School)	29.8	26.2	3.6%
7th Grade Reading (Newport School District)	29.8	26.2	3.6%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Newport High School)	71.9	54.1	17.8%
8th Grade English (Newport School District)	71.9	54.1	17.8%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Newport High School)	20.1	9.1	11%
8th Grade Math (Newport School District)	20.1	9.1	11%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Newport High School)	22.8	16.3	6.5%
8th Grade Science (Newport School District)	22.8	16.3	6.5%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Newport High School)	44.8	38.8	6%
8th Grade Reading (Newport School District)	44.8	38.8	6%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Newport High School)	56.1	40.8	15.3%
9th Grade English (Newport School District)	56.1	40.8	15.3%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Newport High School)	22	12.7	9.3%
9th Grade Math (Newport School District)	22	12.7	9.3%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Newport High School)	20.7	16.9	3.8%
9th Grade Science (Newport School District)	20.7	16.9	3.8%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Newport High School)	19.5	23.6	4.1%
9th Grade Reading (Newport School District)	19.5	23.6	4.1%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Newport High School)	41.3	59.5	18.2%
10th Grade English (Newport School District)	41.3	59.5	18.2%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Newport High School)	15.8	10.7	5.1%
10th Grade Math (Newport School District)	15.8	10.7	5.1%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Newport High School)	14.2	22.6	8.4%
10th Grade Science (Newport School District)	14.2	22.6	8.4%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Newport High School)	15.8	36.9	21.1%
10th Grade Reading (Newport School District)	15.8	36.9	21.1%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Newport High School)	11.8	3.7	8.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Newport School District)	11.8	3.7	8.1%
11th Grade English (Newport High School)	27.6	20.7	6.9%
11th Grade English (Newport School District)	27.6	20.7	6.9%
11th Grade Reading (Newport High School)	17.1	13.4	3.7%
11th Grade Reading (Newport School District)	17.1	13.4	3.7%
11th Grade Science (Newport High School)	9.2	4.9	4.3%
11th Grade Science (Newport School District)	9.2	4.9	4.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	507	612	20.7%
African American	200	222	11%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	45	52	15.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	295	17.5%
Two or More Races	9	38	322.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.8%	40.7%	59.1%

Schools Near Newport High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)				ATLAS Biology (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newport High School	Public	6-12	406 Wilkerson Dr	Newport	72112	Jackson County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 523-1321	564	79	7.1	100.0%	272 (48.2%)	198 (35.1%)	48 (8.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.4%)	22.5	255^th of 305 public high schools	16.4%		36.3	205^th of 295 public high schools	30.5%	50	31.6	25.7	27.5	19.5	22.7	25.2	31.6	25.7	26.0	18.2	22.7	24.6	18.4	25.7	0.0	16.7	9.1	0.0		2.4	7.1	0.0	0.0		2.2	21.0	23.0	27.5	23.7		21.4	21.4	$11,371	$1,681	$9,689
Asu Newport Sec Career Center (Ignite)	Public	9-12	7648 Victory Blvd	Newport	72112	Jackson County	Asu Newport Sec Career Center (Ignite)	No	No	No	No	(870) 512-7825	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tuckerman High School	Public	8-12	300 N Dowell St	Tuckerman	72473	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 349-2657	306	35	8.7	65.0%	260 (85.0%)	19 (6.2%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	87.6	18^th of 305 public high schools	94.1%		81.5	35^th of 295 public high schools	88.1%	17			73.1	53.6	38.0	56.4			70.1	53.6	42.0	56.5			47.8	47.8		39.7		39.7	0.0	16.4	0.0	0.0	15.4			65.6	65.6	0.0	58.3	57.1	$10,059	$615	$9,444
Cedar Ridge High School	Public	6-12	1500 N Hill St	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 799-8691	359	81	4.4	99.2%	327 (91.1%)	7 (1.9%)	17 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	46.8	158^th of 305 public high schools	48.2%		21.7	250^th of 295 public high schools	15.3%	92	28.3	19.1	24.0	31.1	18.0	24.3	28.2	19.2	22.0	27.6	16.0	22.7	30.4	42.5	40.0	37.8		25.8	6.3	20.5		24.3	0.0	0.0	14.3	34.8	31.9	26.0	30.8	0.0	29.8	29.2	$12,622	$1,422	$11,200
Bradford High School	Public	7-12	504 W Main St	Bradford	72020	White County	Bradford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 344-2607	200	19	10.7	100.0%	192 (96.0%)	5 (2.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.4	202^nd of 305 public high schools	33.8%		39.4	188^th of 295 public high schools	36.3%	14		18.2	41.7	26.7	20.6	25.6		21.2	37.5	29.1	23.5	27.0		15.2	7.7	13.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	5.0	0.0		3.2		24.2	32.0	27.6		37.6	37.6	$11,052	$896	$10,156

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