Serving 132 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Newport Home Link ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newport Home Link ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Newport Home Link's student population of 132 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Newport Home Link ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport Home Link is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1522 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport Home Link's ranking?
Newport Home Link is ranked #1522 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Newport Home Link?
132 students attend Newport Home Link.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Newport Home Link students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Home Link?
Newport Home Link has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Newport Home Link offer ?
Newport Home Link offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Newport Home Link part of?
Newport Home Link is part of Newport School District.
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