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Newport High School
Address
Map
406 Wilkerson Drive

Newport
,
Arkansas

United States
Coordinates35°36′4″N 91°16′22″W / 35.60111°N 91.27278°W / 35.60111; -91.27278
Information
TypePublic
School districtNewport School District
CEEB code041830
NCES School ID0500023[1]
PrincipalCoach Bradley
Faculty88.20 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7-12
Enrollment498[1] (2020-2021)
Student to teacher ratio11.37[1]
Color(s)Black and orange
  
Athletics conference3a
MascotGreyhound
Team nameNewport Greyhounds
Websitewww.newportschools.org
Newport Junior & Senior High School
Newport High School (Arkansas) is located in Arkansas
Newport High School (Arkansas)
Location in Arkansas
Newport High School (Arkansas) is located in the United States
Newport High School (Arkansas)
Location in United States
LocationRemmel Park, Newport, Arkansas
Arealess than one acre
Built1930 (1930)
ArchitectThompson, Sanders and Ginocchio
Architectural styleModern Movement, Art Deco
MPSThompson, Charles L., Design Collection TR
NRHP reference No.82000839[2]
Added to NRHPDecember 22, 1982

Newport High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades nine through twelve in Newport, Arkansas, United States. It is the sole high school administered by the Newport School District.

Academics

The assumed course of study at Newport High School exceeds the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 24 units beyond the 22 units required by the Smart Core curriculum. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School.

Athletics

The school's mascot is the Greyhound with black and orange as the school colors.

For 2020–21, the Newport Greyhounds compete in the state's 3A classification within the 3A West Conference of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Pointers engage in numerous interscholastic activities, including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), football, golf, track, soccer, softball, tennis (boys/girls), and volleyball, along with marching band, cheer, and dance.

Building

The main building of the high school was designed by Thompson, Sanders & Ginnochio and built in 1930. It is one of the firm's few Art Deco designs, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[3]

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Newport High School (0500023)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "NRHP nomination for Newport Jr. and Sr. High School". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
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