Newport School District

The Newport School District in Washington state serves a diverse population of students across 5 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole underperforms the state averages in academic proficiency, a few standout schools emerge from the data.

Newport High School is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranking 133 out of 437 high schools in Washington. It boasts a strong 4-year graduation rate of 85.0% and outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Science test scores. In contrast, Pend Oreille River School has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 65.7% and a higher dropout rate of 15.7%. Meanwhile, Stratton Elementary, despite being the lowest-ranked elementary school in the district, demonstrates relatively high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages.

Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly white student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 57.89% to 77.36%. Spending per student varies significantly, from $5,089 at Newport Home Link to $20,643 at Stratton Elementary. The data suggests that the district may be facing challenges related to socioeconomic factors that impact student achievement, and there are opportunities to learn from the successful practices of higher-performing schools within the district.