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#1851 of 2,228 schools in WA

Newport High School

High School · Newport School District · Newport, WA

A high school in Newport, WA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P. O. Box 70, Newport, WA 99156

  • Math 37% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness2.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation2.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$17,138
Chronic Absenteeism44.6%

Students at Newport High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
ELA
77%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Newport High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,847/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,040

Median home value

$303,200

Median rent

$788/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·0 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Newport Home LinkEnrollment path unverified3.1K–120.2 mi132Compare →
Pend Oreille River SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.88–120.3 mi59Compare →
House of the Lord Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–121.5 mi158Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Newport School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$17,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newport High School is listed in Newport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newport High School

Newport High School is a public high school in Newport, WA, part of Newport School District, serving approximately 289 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,851 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newport High School

What grades does Newport High School serve?

Newport High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Newport High School?

Newport High School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newport High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newport High School rank in WA?

Newport High School ranks #1,851 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Newport High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newport High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Newport High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newport High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Newport High School a charter school?

No, Newport High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newport High School a Title I school?

No, Newport High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newport High School?

54.0% of students at Newport High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
289
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pend Oreille County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.6%
Area population (ZIP 99156)
9,323
Area median age
47.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99156; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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