Enrollment
2,046
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, NJ
East Side High School
Federal NCES profile for East Side High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341134002194
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 11
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side High School ranks #6 of 11 high schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
139.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Side High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Side High School
East Side High School is a higher-need, large high school in Newark, New Jersey, enrolling 2,046 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New Jersey schools and 25% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 63.8% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,046 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newark's high schools, it stands alongside Essex County Newark Tech (606 students): East Side High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 11.4:1).
Newark Public School District also operates Barringer High School (1,894 students) and Ann Street School (1,294 students) alongside East Side High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Side High School compares
East Side High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 116% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,046
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 16.0%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, East Side High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes East Side High School.
$25,301
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 79.3%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Side High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barringer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Newark
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Essex County Newark Tech
Vocational / career-technical school
606 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
West Side High School
Standard public school
541 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
Standard public school
414 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Newark School of Global Studies
Standard public school
377 students 14:1 students per teacher
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
340 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lead Charter School
Standard public school
333 students 66.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,046 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Side High School
How many students attend East Side High School?
East Side High School has 2,046 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side High School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Side High School?
63.8% of students at East Side High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side High School?
The largest demographic group at East Side High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side High School?
East Side High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Side High School rank among high schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side High School ranks #6 of 11 high schools in Newark, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Newark on the city page.
Is East Side High School a good school?
East Side High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides East Side High School, Newark Public School District also operates Barringer High School (1,894 students), Ann Street School (1,294 students), and Lafayette Street School (1,213 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.
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