Newport High School (Arkansas) Explained

Newport High School
Streetaddress:406 Wilkerson Drive
City:Newport
State:Arkansas
Country:USA
Coordinates:35.6011°N -91.2728°W
Ceeb:041830
Type:Public
District:Newport School District
Grades:7-12
Principal:Coach Bradley
Faculty:88.20 (on FTE basis)
Ratio:11.37
Enrollment:498
Enrollment As Of:2020-2021
Team Name:Newport Greyhounds
Conference:3a
Colors:Black and orange
Mascot:Greyhound
Module:
Embed:yes
Newport Junior & Senior High School
Architecture:Modern Movement, Art Deco
Added:December 22, 1982
Area:less than one acre
Mpsub:Thompson, Charles L., Design Collection TR
Refnum:82000839

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 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.[1]

Notable alumni

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NRHP nomination for Newport Jr. and Sr. High School. Arkansas Preservation. June 19, 2015.