Summary:
The city of Newport, Kentucky is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary to high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a concerning trend of consistently low academic performance across the schools in the Newport Independent District, with proficiency rates well below state averages.
Newport High School stands out with the highest enrollment of 579 students and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.2%. However, its academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. In contrast, the Newport School of Innovation, an alternative school with a much lower enrollment of 46 students, has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 77.3% and significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.
The data also reveals that all the schools in the district have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.46% at Newport High School to 93.48% at the Newport School of Innovation. This suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations, which may be contributing to the overall academic challenges faced by the schools and could require targeted interventions and support.
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