- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newport, WA
Newport High School
Federal NCES profile for Newport High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530561000833
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Newport, WA.
School address
District: Newport School District · Washington
NCES ID 530561000833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Newport High School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530561000833 · Newport, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 15.6:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratton Elementary (399 students)
Newport High School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Newport High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratton Eleme
Stratton Elementary
399 students
- This school
Newport High School
281 students
- Sadie Halstead
Sadie Halstead Middle School
272 students
- Newport Home L
Newport Home Link
170 students
- Pend Oreille R 59
Pend Oreille River School
59 students
What this shows Newport High School reports 281 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$17,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Newport High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Newport School District reports $17,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sadie Halstead Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Home Link | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pend Oreille River School | Smaller | 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
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 56.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide high 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newport High School
How many students attend Newport High School?
Newport High School has 281 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newport, WA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport High School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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?
46.3% of students at Newport High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport High School?
The largest demographic group at Newport High School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Newport, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport High School?
Newport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Newport, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport School District?
Besides Newport High School, Newport School District also operates Stratton Elementary (399 students), Sadie Halstead Middle School (272 students), and Newport Home Link (170 students). See the Newport School District district page for the complete list.