- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellevue, WA
Newport Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Newport Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530039000078
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport Senior High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Newport Senior High School grew from 1,726 students in 2022-23 to 1,844 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 88.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+118 students YoY 530039000078 · Bellevue, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,850 enr · 21.3:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellevue High School (1,683 students)
Newport Senior High School grew from 1,726 students in 2022-23 to 1,844 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 88.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Newport Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newport Senior High School
1,850 students
- Bellevue High
Bellevue High School
1,683 students
- Interlake Seni
Interlake Senior High School
1,611 students
- Sammamish Seni
Sammamish Senior High
1,363 students
- Tyee Middle Sc
Tyee Middle School
1,007 students
- Odle Middle Sc
Odle Middle School
974 students
What this shows Newport Senior High School reports 1,850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newport Senior High School compares
Newport Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 79% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,850 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,850
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 61.3%
White 19.2%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Newport Senior High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
District finance for Bellevue School District reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newport Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newport Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Bellevue
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newport Senior High School
How many students attend Newport Senior High School?
Newport Senior High School has 1,850 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,726 (2022-23) → 1,844 (2023-24), up 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Senior High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newport Senior High School?
9.4% of students at Newport Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Newport Senior High School is Asian at 61.3% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport Senior High School?
Newport Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Bellevue, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bellevue on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellevue School District?
Besides Newport Senior High School, Bellevue School District also operates Bellevue High School (1,683 students), Interlake Senior High School (1,611 students), and Sammamish Senior High (1,363 students). See the Bellevue School District district page for the complete list.