Newport Independent School District

The Newport Independent School District is located in Newport, KY and includes 6 schools that serve 2,004 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Newport Independent School District spends $11,836 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Newport Independent School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the KY state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Newport Independent School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Newport Independent School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Newport Independent School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.