Newport High School

at 4333 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue , 98006-1999 United States

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Newport High School is a public secondary school in Bellevue, Washington. It serves students in grades 9–12 in the southern part of the Bellevue School District, including the neighborhoods of Eastgate, Factoria, Newport Hills, Newport Shores, Somerset, The Summit, and Sunset. As of the 2014-2015 school year, the principal is Dion Yahoudy. The mascot is the Knight, and the school colors are scarlet and gold.HistoryNewport High School was built in 1963 and opened in the fall of 1964 to accommodate Bellevue's growing population. Prior to construction, students in the Eastgate, Somerset and Newport Hills neighborhoods went to Sammamish High School and Bellevue High School. The first graduating class was of 1966.From 2005 to 2008, the school went through a major construction project. A new three story building replaced the original classrooms, library, and offices. The original buildings remained in use during construction of the new building. The project included extensive remodeling of the gyms and locker rooms. In early 2007, students and teachers moved into the new building. The old buildings were demolished to replace a baseball field and a softball field displaced by the new building. The project cost $54 million.DemographicsIn the 2014-2015 school year, the total student enrollment was 1,743. The demographics are 2% African American, 5% Hispanic, 8% Multi-Ethnic, 45% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 39% White. 32% of students speak a first language other than English. 4% of students receive ELL service, and 13% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch.

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Summary

Newport High School is Bellevue based place and this enity listed in High School category. Located at 4333 Factoria Blvd SE WA 98006-1999. Contact phone number of Newport High School: (425) 456-7400