District Overview
Located at 30 W. 8th Street in Newport, Kentucky, Newport Independent is an active public school district serving families within the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area. Characterized by its large suburban setting, the district operates five individual schools that offer a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education and specialized programming. As a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district maintains an open and welcoming community presence, sharing news, academic resources, and district updates through its primary web portal at newportwildcats.org.

The district supports a diverse student body of 1,360 enrolled children, with balanced representation across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To ensure every student receives personalized instruction and comprehensive care, Newport Independent maintains a highly favorable staffing profile supported by nearly 520 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust workforce includes approximately 251 full-time equivalent teachers, 24 instructional aides, and 244 dedicated support personnel. This substantial personnel presence fosters a nurturing academic environment, allowing educators to focus on tailored learning experiences, strong student-teacher connections, and well-rounded developmental support across all five operational campuses.
5
Total Schools
1,360
Total Students
251.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport Independent
Demographic Student Count
White574
Hispanic282
Black284
Two or More217
American Indian3
  • White
    574 (42.2%)
  • Black
    284 (20.9%)
  • Hispanic
    282 (20.7%)
  • Two or More
    217 (16.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Newport Independent
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:5
Students:1,360*
Teachers (FTE):251.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in Newport Independent
Found 5 Schools