Enrollment
281
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530561000833
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport High School
Newport High School is a mid-sized high school in Newport, Washington, enrolling 281 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.3% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Newport School District also operates Stratton Elementary (399 students) and Sadie Halstead Middle School (272 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport School District, which includes Newport High School.
$17,572
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 22.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Newport High School a good school?
Newport High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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