Enrollment
1,850
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530039000078
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport Senior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport Senior High School
Newport Senior High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Bellevue, Washington, enrolling 1,850 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.4% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,850 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by Asian (61%) and White (19%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bellevue's high schools, it stands alongside Bellevue High School (1,683 students): Newport Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.3:1 vs 24.4:1).
Bellevue School District also operates Bellevue High School (1,683 students) and Interlake Senior High School (1,611 students) alongside Newport Senior 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 Senior High School compares
Newport Senior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,860
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue School District, which includes Newport Senior High School.
$17,860
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.5%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~1,850 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Newport Senior High School a good school?
Newport Senior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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