Enrollment
1,369
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, OH
Newark High School
Federal NCES profile for Newark High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390444501385
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #13 of 21
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Newark High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark High School ranks #13 of 21 public schools in Newark, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newark High School
Newark High School is a large high school in Newark, Ohio, enrolling 1,369 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,369 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 474 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,369 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 385 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newark's high schools, it stands alongside Licking Valley High School (589 students): Newark High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 19.6:1).
Newark City also operates Legend Elementary (475 students) and Liberty Middle School (456 students) alongside Newark 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 Newark High School compares
Newark High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,369 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,369
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$13,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
268
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 385 expulsions.
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
White 80.3%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Newark High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark City, which includes Newark High School.
$13,789
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 41.0%
Federal 17.4%
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 Newark High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | 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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Newark
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,369 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newark High School
How many students attend Newark High School?
Newark High School has 1,369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark High School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newark High School?
42.5% of students at Newark High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark High School?
The largest demographic group at Newark High School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark High School?
Newark High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Newark High School rank among public schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark High School ranks #13 of 21 public schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Newark High School a good school?
Newark High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 City?
Besides Newark High School, Newark City also operates Legend Elementary (475 students), Liberty Middle School (456 students), and Heritage Middle School (416 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.
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