Newport High School (Arkansas)
| Newport High School | |
|---|---|
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 | |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000839[2] |
| Added to NRHP | December 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
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
.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
- List of high schools in Arkansas
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Arkansas
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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 June 19, 2015.
External links
| Authority control databases: Geographic |
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