Newport School District is a small, rural, public school district which is situated in the town of Newport, Pennsylvania, located in the eastern section of Perry County along the Juniata River 23 miles (37 km) northwest of Harrisburg, the capital. The district encompasses about 73 square miles (190 km2). The district serves several small communities including: the borough of Newport, Buffalo Township, Howe Township, Juniata Township, Miller Township, and Oliver Township. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2010, Newport School District served a resident population of 7,451 people. According to 2000 federal census data it served a resident population of 7,500 people. The educational attainment levels for the population 25 and over were 85.2% high school graduates and 14.7% college graduates.[1] The district is one of the 500 public school districts of Pennsylvania.
| Newport School District | |
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 Newport School District shown in pale blue | |
| Address | |
420 Fickes Lane
Newport , Perry County, Pennsylvania, 17074-0009United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Students and staff | |
| District mascot | Buffalo |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 45.1% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty Level [1] as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.[2] In 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, reported that 13 students in Newport School District were homeless.[3] In 2009, the district residents’ per capita income was $18,684, while the median family income was $46,240.[4] In Perry County, the median household income was $57,375.[5] In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501[6] and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.[7] In 2014, the median household income in the USA was $53,700.[8]
Newport School District operates two schools: one PreK–5 elementary school, one 6-12 middle/high school, and the district administrative office. Newport High School students may choose to attend Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School for training in several vocations including: allied health careers, mechanical trades, building trades and culinary arts. Newport School District is served by the Capital Area Intermediate Unit IU15 which offers a variety of services, including a completely developed K–12 curriculum that is mapped and aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards (available online), shared services, a group purchasing program and a wide variety of special education and special needs services.
Extracurriculars
editNewport Schools offer a full range of extracurricular activities, including: band and orchestra, chorus, and a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Newport students have represented the district at all levels of competition in both academic and extracurricular pursuits. Eligibility for participation is determined by the school board.[9][10][11]
The athletic stadium is named after George Katchmer who coached the school to its only undefeated season in 1953. There is a Buffalo pattern made from rocks displayed proudly behind the field.
Newport School District has an athletic partnership with Greenwood School District for football, track, soccer, and wrestling. Coaches receive compensation as outlined in the teachers' union contract. When athletic competition exceeds the regular season, additional compensation is paid.[12]
The district funds:
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According to PIAA directory July 2013 [13]
References
edit- ^ proximityone (2014). "School District Comparative Analysis Profiles".
- ^ Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, Education Facts Student Poverty Concentration by LEA, 2012
- ^ Collin Deppen (January 2015). "How many children are homeless in your school district?" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- ^ US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009
- ^ US Census Bureau (2014). "Pennsylvania Median household income, 2006-2010 by County".
- ^ US Census Bureau (2010). "American Fact Finder, State and County quick facts". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- ^ US Census Bureau (September 2011). "Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010" (PDF).
- ^ Jeff Guo (September 15, 2015). "Lower wages for whites, higher wages for immigrants, and inequality for all". Washington Post.
- ^ Newport School Board (October 10, 2009). "Newport School District Extracurricular Activity Policy 122". Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ Newport School Board (December 15, 2005). "Newport School District Interscholastic Athletics Activity Policy 123". Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ Newport School Board (October 10, 2009). "Newport School District Athletic Eligibility Activity Policy 123.1". Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ Newport School Board, Newport School District Teacher Union Contract, 2014
- ^ "PIAA School Directory". Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association. 2014.