Summary:
The Newport School District contains a single high school, Newport Middle High School (High), which has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in New Hampshire over the past three school years.
Newport Middle High School has received a 0-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 school years, ranking 83rd, 86th, and 84th out of 85, 87, and 86 New Hampshire high schools, respectively. The school's proficiency rates in reading, science, and SAT performance are significantly below the state averages, with only 40% of students proficient in reading and 13% proficient in science in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (45.21%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
While the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 could present an opportunity for more individualized attention and support, the consistently low academic performance suggests that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and resources to address the underlying factors contributing to the poor outcomes. Addressing the challenges faced by Newport Middle High School will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the socioeconomic factors impacting the student population and implements strategies to improve overall academic achievement.
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