Enrollment
291
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newport, NH
Newport Middle High School (High)
Federal NCES profile for Newport Middle High School (High), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330531000342
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport Middle High School (High) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport Middle High School (High) has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Middle High School (High) ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Newport, NH.
School address
District: Newport School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330531000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport Middle High School (High) compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport Middle High School (High)
Newport Middle High School (High) is a mid-sized high school in Newport, New Hampshire, enrolling 291 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newport School District spends $21,271 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 63 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 291 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Newport School District also operates Richards Elementary School (273 students) and Newport Middle School (138 students) alongside Newport Middle High School (High).
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 Middle High School (High) compares
Newport Middle High School (High) on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▲ 54% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$21,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 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 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Newport Middle High School (High) is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport School District, which includes Newport Middle High School (High).
$21,271
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 42.6%
Federal 15.2%
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 Middle High School (High) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newport Middle High School (High)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newport Middle High School (High)
How many students attend Newport Middle High School (High)?
Newport Middle High School (High) has 291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newport, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Middle High School (High)?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Middle High School (High) is 10.8:1, which is 4% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 31% 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 Middle High School (High)?
33.2% of students at Newport Middle High School (High) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport Middle High School (High)?
The largest demographic group at Newport Middle High School (High) is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Newport, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport Middle High School (High)?
Newport Middle High School (High) has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Middle High School (High) rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Middle High School (High) ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Newport, NH. 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 Middle High School (High) a good school?
Newport Middle High School (High) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire 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 Middle High School (High), Newport School District also operates Richards Elementary School (273 students) and Newport Middle School (138 students). See the Newport School District district page for the complete list.
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