Pend Oreille River School

www.newport.wednet.edu

59 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Pend Oreille River School, located in Newport, Washington, is an alternative educational institution operating under the Newport School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from an academic setting that differs from the traditional comprehensive high school experience. By offering personalized learning paths, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to education, recover credits, and stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school emphasizes a smaller, close-knit community atmosphere that fosters positive relationships between students and staff. This individualized approach allows for more direct mentorship and tailored instructional support, ensuring that students can progress at their own pace. By prioritizing student engagement and holistic support, the Pend Oreille River School serves as a vital resource for learners in the Newport community who require a non-traditional environment to succeed.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

59.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pend Oreille River School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	6
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
49 (83.1%)
Hispanic
6 (10.2%)
Two or More
3 (5.1%)
Asian
1 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newport School District
Phone:	(509)447-3167
Website:	http://www.newport.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	59.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 30