Enrollment
531
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341134002198
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 11
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 49
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+142% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Malcolm X Shabazz High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Newark, New Jersey, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 98% of New Jersey schools and 61% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 71.7% of students qualify for free meals, 142% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 531 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 133 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newark's high schools, it stands alongside Essex County Newark Tech (606 students): Malcolm X Shabazz High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 11.4:1).
Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students) and Barringer High School (1,894 students) alongside Malcolm X Shabazz 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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School compares
Malcolm X Shabazz 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Malcolm X Shabazz 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 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
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~531 students)
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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.
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 49/100 (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 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.
Is Malcolm X Shabazz High School a good school?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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