- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-145 students YoY
East Side High School shrank from 2,255 students in 2022-23 to 2,110 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 139.0 → 136.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-145 students YoY 341134002194 · Newark, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,046 enr · 14.7:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Barringer High School (1,894 students)
East Side High School shrank from 2,255 students in 2022-23 to 2,110 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 139.0 → 136.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Side High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,051 students
What this shows East Side High School reports 2,046 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side High School compares
East Side High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$28,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,294
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,046 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,255 (2022-23) → 2,110 (2023-24), down 145.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.