Newport Independent

The Newport Independent school district in Kentucky consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district faces significant challenges in academic performance, with most schools performing below state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

Newport High School, the largest school in the district with 579 students, stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.2%, which is above the district and state averages. However, its academic performance is relatively low, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. In contrast, the Newport School of Innovation, an alternative virtual school, has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 77.3% and significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.

The schools in the Newport Independent district face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having 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 population, which may be a contributing factor to the overall low academic performance. Additionally, the district's resource allocation appears uneven, with Newport High School spending significantly more per student than the elementary schools.