Enrollment
521
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport High School
Newport High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newport, Kentucky, enrolling 521 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Newport High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Kentucky schools and 37% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.4% of students qualify for free meals, 39% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 521 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newport Independent spends $22,597 per pupil, 71% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 383 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 521 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Newport's public schools, it stands alongside Newport Primary School (369 students): Newport High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 9.7:1).
Newport Independent also operates Newport Intermediate School (374 students) and Newport Primary School (369 students) alongside Newport High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newport High School compares
Newport High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport Independent, which includes Newport High School.
$22,597
Per student
+71%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 38.5%
Federal 23.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Newport High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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