Newport High School (Arkansas)
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|name = Newport High School
|image = High School Newport AR.JPG
|motto =
|streetaddress = 406 Wilkerson Drive
|city = Newport
|state = Arkansas
|country = USA
|coordinates = {{coord|35|36|4|N|91|16|22|W|type:edu_region:US-AR|display=inline,title}}
|established =
|ceeb = 041830
|type = Public
|affiliation =
|district = Newport School District
|us_nces_school_id = {{NCES School ID|0500023|school_name=Newport High School|access_date=December 29, 2024}}
|grades = 7-12
|principal = Coach Bradley
|faculty =
|teaching_staff = 78.65 (on FTE basis)
|enrollment_as_of = 2023-2024
|team_name = Newport Greyhounds
|conference = 3a
|colors = Black and orange
{{Color box|black|border=silver}}{{Color box|orange|border=silver}}
|mascot = Greyhound
|rival =
|information =
|website = {{URL|http://www.newportschools.org/}}
|module = {{Infobox NRHP
| embed = yes
| name = Newport Junior & Senior High School
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| image =
| caption =
| location = Remmel Park, Newport, Arkansas
| coordinates =
| locmapin = Arkansas#USA
| map_caption = Location in Arkansas##Location in United States
| built = {{Start date|1930}}
| architect = Thompson, Sanders and Ginocchio
| architecture = Modern Movement, Art Deco
| added = December 22, 1982
| area = less than one acre
| mpsub = [http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/64000032.pdf Thompson, Charles L., Design Collection TR]
| refnum = 82000839{{NRISref|version=2013a}}
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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.{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasheritage.com/docs/default-source/national-registry/JA0206-pdf|title=NRHP nomination for Newport Jr. and Sr. High School|publisher=Arkansas Preservation|access-date=June 19, 2015}}
Notable alumni
- Kaneaster Hodges, Jr. (1956)—Politician; U.S. Senator (1977–79).
- Bo Lacy, American football player
See also
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.newportschools.org/}}
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Category:Public high schools in Arkansas
Category:Schools in Jackson County, Arkansas
Category:School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Arkansas
Category:National Register of Historic Places in Jackson County, Arkansas