- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390444501385
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Newark High School held near 1,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.1 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390444501385 · Newark, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,369 enr · 19.3:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Legend Elementary (475 students)
Newark High School held near 1,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.1 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Newark High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newark High School
1,369 students
- Legend Element 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- Liberty Middle 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- Heritage Middl 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- Carson Element 414
Carson Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Newark High School reports 1,369 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 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 methodology
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
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,369 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,424 (2022-23) → 1,408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.