- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, KY
Newport High School
Federal NCES profile for Newport High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210444001103
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newport, KY.
School address
District: Newport Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210444001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Newport High School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210444001103 · Newport, KY Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 9.5:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Intermediate School (374 students)
Newport High School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Newport High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newport High School
521 students
- Newport Interm
Newport Intermediate School
374 students
- Newport Primar
Newport Primary School
369 students
- Newport School 46
Newport School of Innovation
46 students
- Newport Region 26
Newport Regional School
26 students
What this shows Newport High School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newport High School compares
Newport High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 22.5%
Two or More 15.2%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Newport High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport Independent reports $22,298 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 Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport School of Innovation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Regional School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Newport
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newport High School
How many students attend Newport High School?
Newport High School has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, KY. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport High School is 9.5:1, which is 37% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 39% 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?
82.4% of students at Newport High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport High School?
The largest demographic group at Newport High School is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Newport, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport High School?
Newport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does Newport High School rank among schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newport, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport Independent?
Besides Newport High School, Newport Independent also operates Newport Intermediate School (374 students), Newport Primary School (369 students), and Newport School of Innovation (46 students). See the Newport Independent district page for the complete list.