- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, NJ
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Federal NCES profile for Malcolm X Shabazz High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341134002198
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malcolm X Shabazz High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 11
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Malcolm X Shabazz High School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malcolm X Shabazz High School ranks #4 of 11 high schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Malcolm X Shabazz High School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+30.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 341134002198 · Newark, NJ High · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 19:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Malcolm X Shabazz High School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+30.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Malcolm X Shabazz High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
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
- This school 531
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
531 students
What this shows Malcolm X Shabazz High School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malcolm X Shabazz High School compares
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is a growing 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 61% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 142% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 142% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Malcolm X Shabazz High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malcolm X Shabazz 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
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Malcolm X Shabazz High School
How many students attend Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School has 531 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Shabazz High School is 19:1, which is 61% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
71.7% of students at Malcolm X Shabazz High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
The largest demographic group at Malcolm X Shabazz High School is African American at 59.1% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School rank among high schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Malcolm X Shabazz High School ranks #4 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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.