Newport High School

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Newport High School is a diminutive, rural, public high school located in Newport, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Newport School District. Newport High School serves: the borough of Newport; Buffalo Township, Howe Township, Juniata Township, Miller Township, and Oliver Township. In 2016, enrollment continued to decline with just 311 pupils in 9th through 12th grades, with 47% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to the family meeting the federal federal poverty level. Additionally, 22% of pupils received special education services, while 2.89% of pupils were identified as gifted. The school employed teachers. Per the PA Department of Education, 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The district provides Newport Cyber Academy Program (NCAP) to its high school pupils. Student who choose this option continue to have access to all school activities including extracurriculars.In 2014, Newport High School enrollment is 302 pupils 9th through 12th, with 39% of eligible for a free or reduced priced lunch due to family poverty. Additionally, 23.8% receive special education services, while 3.3% are identified as gifted. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The Building's construction was finished in 2008. The third floor of the school houses the District's middle school. The other two floors are for the high school, including the new gym.