Class of 2025 School Profile

Newport High School offers rigorous college-preparatory coursework, including 27 Advanced Placement courses that span the disciplines. Students are encouraged to pursue academic challenge, which is evident in our impressive AP enrollment (93% of Newport students take one or more AP classes). Newport also offers high level classes in computer science, fine arts and hosts the high school portion of a unique 12 years Spanish Immersion and Mandarin Dual Language programs. We do not limit the number of AP courses students may take each year. AP courses are available to all students given they meet the course pre-requisites.

Unique Programs include:

CISCO Networking Academy, network technology courses that prepare students to take the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exam, is popular with students interested in a career in computer science. CTE, Career and Technical Education courses include Teaching Academy, Culinary Arts, and Media Production. The AVID college readiness program assists students who have a strong desire and determination to excel and may be the first in their families to attend college. AVID builds skills necessary for successful college completion. Our teachers work with consultants from the University of Washington to support students in attaining appropriate social and organizational skills. WaNIC, Washington Network for Innovative Careers, is a regional skills center cooperative of seven school districts in NE Puget Sound. Member districts include Bellevue, Everett, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Riverview and Snoqualmie Valley. WANIC is established to provide advanced-level Career and Technical Education programs based on rigorous academic and industry standards preparing students for post-secondary education and successful entry into high-skill, high-demand careers and employment.

The strong music programs at Newport High School receive numerous awards every year. Newport has a full marching band, as well as jazz and concert programs. The orchestra has both a full symphonic and string group, and the choir also has a jazz and concert group. All of the music groups have been invited to prestigious festivals and Jazz Band has enjoyed numerous invitations to the Essentially Ellington band competition in New York and the Swing Central in Savannah, Georgia. In 2020, the Newport Pride Marching Band was invited to participate in the London New Year’s Day Parade!

Newport currently has numerous active clubs or activities. The goal at Newport is to have co-curricular participation exceed 80% annually. ASPEN (AIDS Peer Educators at Newport) is an advanced health class that teaches public and global health principles & utilizes peer education. DECA has qualified entrants regionally and nationally.

Advanced Learning Program. Many of our students received self-contained advanced learning services in middle school with students grouped for math, science, language arts, and social studies are provided with a curriculum designed to meet their learning needs. At Newport, AL students are advanced by one or more years in core subjects.

Knight Valor is a special recognition given to those who complete 140 or more hours of community service.