Newport High School in Newport, WA

At a glance

Reported students

281

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19.94

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington high enrollment

55th percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

272

Newport High School: 281 reported students.

State peer staffing position

23rd percentile

14.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 327
Teachers (FTE): 21.84
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1

What the reported data says about Newport High School

Newport High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Newport. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Newport School District. NCES reports 281 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, below the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Newport High School

1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 14.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 55.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.9
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.99
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White83.3%
Hispanic9.6%
Black0%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

1 distinct course reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Pend Oreille River School

High · Grades 08–12

59 reported students

Sadie Halstead Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

272 reported students

Newport Home Link

Other · Grades KG–12

170 reported students

Stratton Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–04

399 reported students

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Public schools near Newport High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Newport Home Link Other · Newport School District	KG–12	170	0.2 mi
Pend Oreille River School High · Newport School District	08–12	59	0.3 mi
Stratton Elementary Elementary · Newport School District	PK–04	399	0.3 mi
Sadie Halstead Middle School Middle · Newport School District	05–08	272	0.4 mi
Idaho Hill Elementary School Elementary · West Bonner County District	PK–06	126	1.3 mi
Priest River Lamanna High High · West Bonner County District	07–12	396	6.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Newport High School

What grades does Newport High School serve?

Newport High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Newport School District.

How many students attend Newport High School?

Newport High School reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 327 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Newport High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 281 students and 19.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Newport High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Newport High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newport School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Newport High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

55.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Newport High School in?

Newport High School is part of Newport School District, based in Newport, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Newport High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newport Home Link (0.2 mi), Pend Oreille River School (0.3 mi), Stratton Elementary (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.