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#897 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 40% in state
Pend Oreille River School
High School · Newport School District · Newport, WA
A Newport School District high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 70, Newport, WA 99156
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Pend Oreille River School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 51 points since 2017, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pend Oreille River 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Home LinkEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Newport High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| House of the Lord Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 158 | Compare → |
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
- #1 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
Pend Oreille River School is listed in Newport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pend Oreille River School
Pend Oreille River School is a public high school in Newport, WA, part of Newport School District, serving approximately 59 students in grades 8th-12th with a 29.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pend Oreille River School
What grades does Pend Oreille River School serve?
Pend Oreille River School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Pend Oreille River School?
Pend Oreille River School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pend Oreille River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pend Oreille River School is 29.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pend Oreille River School rank in WA?
Pend Oreille River School ranks #897 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pend Oreille River School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pend Oreille River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Pend Oreille River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pend Oreille River School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pend Oreille River School a charter school?
No, Pend Oreille River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pend Oreille River School a Title I school?
No, Pend Oreille River School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pend Oreille River School?
84.7% of students at Pend Oreille River 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pend Oreille County
- Phone
- (509) 447-3167
- Area population (ZIP 99156)
- 9,323
- Area median age
- 47.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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