Newport High School (Arkansas)
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.
| Newport High School | |
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| Address | |
406 Wilkerson Drive , Arkansas United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°36′4″N 91°16′22″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Newport School District |
| CEEB code | 041830 |
| NCES School ID | 0500023[1] |
| Principal | Coach Bradley |
| Faculty | 88.20 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 498[1] (2020-2021) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.37[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and orange |
| Athletics conference | 3a |
| Mascot | Greyhound |
| Team name | Newport Greyhounds |
| Website | www |
Newport Junior & Senior High School | |
  Location in Arkansas  Location in United States | |
| Location | Remmel Park, Newport, Arkansas |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1930 |
| Architect | Thompson, Sanders and Ginocchio |
| Architectural style | Modern Movement, Art Deco |
| MPS | Thompson, Charles L., Design Collection TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000839[2] |
| Added to NRHP | December 22, 1982 |
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 Greyhounds 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
- Kaneaster Hodges, Jr. (1956)—Politician; U.S. Senator (1977–79).
- Bo Lacy, American football player
See also
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Newport High School (0500023)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- "NRHP nomination for Newport Jr. and Sr. High School". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-06-19.