- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, AR
Newport High School
Federal NCES profile for Newport High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050002300772
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 612
- students enrolled
Newport High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Newport School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002300772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Newport High School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 78.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 050002300772 · Newport, AR Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 8.2:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Elementary School (691 students)
Newport High School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 78.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Newport High School compares
Newport High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 15% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport School District reports $13,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newport High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newport High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newport High School
How many students attend Newport High School?
Newport High School has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, AR. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport High School is 8.2:1, which is 40% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newport High School?
40.7% of students at Newport High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport High School?
Newport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Newport School District?
Besides Newport High School, Newport School District also operates Newport Elementary School (691 students). See the Newport School District district page for the complete list.