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Newport News City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
40
Schools
26,531
Students
$16,495
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
88.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+36pp vs nat'l
90.3%
Graduation Rate
+3.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Newport News City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 26,531 students across 40 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 7 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,495 is above average for a US public school district. 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (40)
Elementary Schools25 schools
Middle Schools7 schools
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACHIEVABLE DREAM MIDDLE/HIGH06–12488
DENBIGH HIGH09–121,225
HERITAGE HIGH09–121,111
MENCHVILLE HIGH09–121,788
WARWICK HIGH09–121,645
WOODSIDE HIGH09–121,807
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DENBIGH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK388
WATKINS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK329
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,495+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
32%
State
50.6%
Local (property tax)
31.8%
Federal
17.7%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
40
Schools
26,531
Students
88%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.3%
Opportunity Score38/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.3% graduation rate — 3.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 40 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
88% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Newport News City Public Schools has 40 public schools, serving a total of 26,531 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newport News City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newport News City Public Schools spend per student?
Newport News City Public Schools spends $16,495 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newport News City Public Schools?
88% of students in Newport News City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newport News City Public Schools?
No, Newport News City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newport News City Public Schools serve?
Newport News City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newport News City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newport News City Public Schools is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.