West Perry Sr. High School vs. Newport High School
Should you attend West Perry Sr. High School or Newport High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Perry Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Newport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, West Perry Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, Newport High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
645 students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1252 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
177
57
Grade 10 Students
148
69
Grade 11 Students
153
74
Grade 12 Students
167
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
95%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%