- Enrollment
- 1,425
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, DE
Newark High School
Federal NCES profile for Newark High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 100020000238
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Delaware schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 1,039
- students enrolled
Newark High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Newark, DE.
School address
District: Christina School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100020000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Newark High School held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 100020000238 · Newark, DE High · MID · TRAD
1,039 enr · 16:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Christiana High School (1,425 students)
Newark High School held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Newark High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christiana Hig
Christiana High School
1,425 students
- This school
Newark High School
1,039 students
- Glasgow High S
Glasgow High School
908 students
- Shue-Medill Mi
Shue-Medill Middle School
763 students
- Gauger-Cobbs M
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
681 students
- The Bancroft S
The Bancroft School
616 students
What this shows Newark High School reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newark High School compares
Newark High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Delaware - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$33,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.4%
White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Newark High School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Christina School District reports $33,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newark High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glasgow High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shue-Medill Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gauger-Cobbs Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Bancroft School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newark High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Newark
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,039 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newark High School
How many students attend Newark High School?
Newark High School has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, DE. CCD year-over-year: 1,105 (2022-23) → 1,055 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark High School is 16:1, which is 15% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark High School?
The largest demographic group at Newark High School is African American at 38.4% of enrollment, in Newark, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark High School?
Newark High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Newark High School rank among high schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Newark, DE. 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 Christina School District?
Besides Newark High School, Christina School District also operates Christiana High School (1,425 students), Glasgow High School (908 students), and Shue-Medill Middle School (763 students). See the Christina School District district page for the complete list.