Newport High School

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Newport High School ranks 343 rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Newport High School is a public high school serving 291 students in grades 9-12 in Newport, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Newport School District, which is ranked 363 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newport High School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 190 out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 (rated 4 stars) to 499 out of 674 in 2022-2023 (rated 1 star). Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 343 out of 686 high schools, with a 3-star rating. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male, white, and low socioeconomic status students performing relatively worse than the overall school average. However, disabled students perform relatively better, ranking 167 out of 513 high schools. Newport High School maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 91.8%, and a low dropout rate between 1.0% and 1.7%.

When compared to nearby high schools, Newport High School's performance is generally lower. For example, Greenwood High School, which is only 5 miles away, consistently outperforms Newport High School across all Keystone Exam subjects and has a much higher statewide ranking (43 out of 686 in 2023-2024). Newport High School's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $12,734 to $18,558 over the past few years, suggests that resources alone may not be the primary driver of academic success, and that other factors, such as instructional practices, school culture, and support for disadvantaged students, may need to be examined and improved.

Detail:

Public 9-12

500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074-0009

(717) 567-3806

District: Newport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
343^rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,558

Feeder schools for Newport High School:

Elementary:	Newport Elementary School
Middle:	Newport Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 294

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newport High School ranks worse than 50% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newport High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newport High School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Newport High School employs 26.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newport High School is $18,558.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newport High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport High School 343^rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Newport High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Newport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport School District 363^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newport High School

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Rank History for all students at Newport High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	25.01	552^nd	649	14.9%
2011	51.07	404^th	660	38.8%
2012	47.71	430^th	664	35.2%
2013	75.63	118^th	591	80.0%
2014	59.65	266^th	580	54.1%
2015	68.92	239^th	680	64.9%
2016	59.16	365^th	677	46.1%
2017	66.89	270^th	663	59.3%
2018	58.40	370^th	673	45.0%
2019	61.45	330^th	693	52.4%
2021	66.87	218^th	537	59.4%
2022	72.89	190^th	634	70.0%
2023	31.50	499^th	674	26.0%
2024	55.19	343^rd	686	50.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newport High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.63	360^th	652	44.8%
2024	51.12	332^nd	664	50.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Newport High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.96	371^st	665	44.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Newport High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.64	401^st	502	20.1%
2024	58.00	167^th	513	67.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Newport High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.80	289^th	662	56.3%

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Rank History for White students at Newport High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.00	524^th	577	9.2%
2024	42.75	362^nd	595	39.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newport High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	365	4	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	380
2009	351	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
2010	359	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	370
2011	351	3	0	6	0	0	1	0	361
2012	338	5	0	8	0	0	2	0	353
2013	316	7	0	10	0	0	0	0	333
2014	286	7	0	8	0	0	1	0	302
2015	293	5	1	7	0	0	5	0	311
2016	291	2	1	8	0	0	9	0	311
2017	277	3	0	9	0	0	8	0	297
2018	299	2	0	10	0	0	7	0	318
2019	318	3	0	9	0	0	5	0	335
2020	292	5	0	12	0	0	4	0	313
2021	300	2	0	9	2	0	6	0	319
2022	284	3	0	8	3	0	5	0	303
2023	265	3	0	13	3	0	7	0	291
2024	272	1	0	13	3	0	5	0	294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newport High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	380	28.9	13.1	41.8
2009	358	29.5	12.1	52.5
2010	370	29.0	12.7	35.2
2011	361	25.4	14.1	35.7
2012	353	27.4	12.8	35.4
2013	333	25.8	12.9	33.6
2014	302	24.3	12.4	39.1
2015	311	26.0	11.9	38.9
2016	311	27.0	11.5	41.2
2017	297	24.5	12.0	34.3
2018	318	24.6	12.8	41.5
2019	335	23.0	14.5	30.4
2020	313	25.0	12.5	36.1
2021	319	24.0	13.2	n/a
2022	303	25.7	11.7	33.7
2023	291	25.7	11.3	40.5
2024	294	26.4	11.1	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newport High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	380	28.9	13.1	41.8
2009	358	29.5	12.1	52.5
2010	370	29.0	12.7	35.2
2011	361	25.4	14.1	35.7
2012	353	27.4	12.8	35.4
2013	333	25.8	12.9	33.6
2014	302	24.3	12.4	39.1
2015	311	26.0	11.9	38.9
2016	311	27.0	11.5	41.2
2017	297	24.5	12.0	34.3
2018	318	24.6	12.8	41.5
2019	335	23.0	14.5	30.4
2020	313	25.0	12.5	36.1
2021	319	24.0	13.2	n/a
2022	303	25.7	11.7	33.7
2023	291	25.7	11.3	40.5
2024	294	26.4	11.1	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newport High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$524 (3.3%)	$15,596 (96.8%)	$16,119
2020	$584 (4.6%)	$12,150 (95.4%)	$12,734
2021	$758 (5.1%)	$14,001 (94.9%)	$14,759
2022	$2,184 (11.8%)	$16,374 (88.2%)	$18,558

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newport High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 330^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 499^th of 674 High schools	26.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Newport High School)	64.8	18	46.8%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Newport High School)	67.2	35.7	31.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Newport High School)	72.8	54.9	17.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	335	291	13.1%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	13	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	318	265	16.7%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.4%	40.5%	10.1%

Schools Near Newport High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newport High School	Public	9-12	500 Caroline Street	Newport	17074	Perry County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 567-3806	294	26	11.1	45.2%	272 (92.5%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	55.2	343^rd of 686 public high schools	50.0%		31.5	499^th of 674 public high schools	26.0%	156	52.6	43.6	59.7									$18,558	$2,184	$16,374
Greenwood High School	Public	9-12	405 E Sunbury St	Millerstown	17062	Perry County	Greenwood School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 589-3116	239	21	11.1	29.3%	229 (95.8%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	91	43^rd of 686 public high schools	93.7%		92.6	24^th of 674 public high schools	96.4%	19	62.2	79.6	87.1									$16,639	$00	$16,639
Millersburg Area High School	Public	9-12	799 Center St	Millersburg	17061	Dauphin County	Millersburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 692-2108	218	22	10.0	46.3%	186 (85.3%)	8 (3.7%)	16 (7.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	55.1	344^th of 686 public high schools	49.9%		66.3	246^th of 674 public high schools	63.5%	98	37.3	42.6	74.1									$16,712	$165	$16,548
West Perry Senior High School	Public	9-12	2608 Shermans Valley Road	Elliottsburg	17024	Perry County	West Perry School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 789-3931	664	45	14.8	100.0%	623 (93.8%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.6%)	74.6	161^st of 686 public high schools	76.5%		70	204^th of 674 public high schools	69.7%	43	52.0	53.9	82.5									$44,161	$3,013	$41,149
Halifax Area High School	Public	9-12	3940 Peters Mountain Rd	Halifax	17032	Dauphin County	Halifax Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 896-3416	247	24	10.2	35.6%	223 (90.3%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.5%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	58.8	309^th of 686 public high schools	55.0%		72.5	188^th of 674 public high schools	72.1%	121	49.0	49.1	62.5									$14,885	$00	$14,885
Susquenita High School	Public	9-12	Susquenita High School	Duncannon	17020	Perry County	Susquenita School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 957-6000	493	41	11.9	40.6%	428 (86.8%)	5 (1.0%)	29 (5.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.9%)	38.5	471^st of 686 public high schools	31.3%		60.3	293^rd of 674 public high schools	56.5%	178	28.6	43.4	55.5									$16,293	$04	$16,289
East Juniata Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	32944 Route 35	Mc Alisterville	17049	Juniata County	Juniata County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 463-2111	366	33	11.0	48.9%	342 (93.4%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	47.6	406^th of 686 public high schools	40.8%		34.5	487^th of 674 public high schools	27.7%	81	28.0	51.1	62.8	28.8	15.9	21.7	52.4	52.4	59.6	50.0	54.3	$13,890	$1,244	$12,646
Loysville Youth Dev Center	Public	5-12	Loysville Complex	Loysville	17047	Perry County	Loysville Youth Dev Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 789-5529	40	14	2.8	92.5%	5 (12.5%)	30 (75.0%)	5 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Juniata Senior High School	Public	9-12	3931 William Penn Highway	Mifflintown	17059	Juniata County	Juniata County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 436-2193	517	36	14.3	54.4%	422 (81.6%)	6 (1.2%)	72 (13.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	59.3	302^nd of 686 public high schools	56.0%		55	342^nd of 674 public high schools	49.3%	40	44.5	50.4	65.8									$9,614	$527	$9,087
East Pennsboro Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	425 W Shady Ln	Enola	17025	Cumberland County	East Pennsboro Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 732-0723	788	56	14.0	42.1%	510 (64.7%)	68 (8.6%)	88 (11.2%)	73 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.1%)	71.9	189^th of 686 public high schools	72.4%		76	143^rd of 674 public high schools	78.8%	46	47.0	60.5	74.1									$14,000	$718	$13,281

Frequently Asked Questions about Newport High School

How many students attend Newport High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 294 students attended Newport High School.

What schools feed into Newport High School?

Newport High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Newport Elementary School
Middle : Newport Middle School

Is Newport High School a good school?

Newport High School ranks 343^rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Newport High School in?

Newport School District

What is the racial makeup of Newport High School?

Students at Newport High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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