Enrollment
1,367
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, CA
Newark Memorial High
Federal NCES profile for Newark Memorial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062706004085
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark Memorial High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Newark Memorial High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Memorial High ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706004085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark Memorial High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newark Memorial High
Newark Memorial High is a large high school in Newark, California, enrolling 1,367 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,367 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 477 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newark's high schools, it stands alongside Bridgepoint High (60 students): Newark Memorial High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.2:1 vs 12:1).
Newark Unified also operates Newark Junior High (980 students) and John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students) alongside Newark Memorial High.
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 Memorial High compares
Newark Memorial High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,367 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,367
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
Asian 25.1%
White 8.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Newark Memorial High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Unified, which includes Newark Memorial High.
$14,703
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 11.3%
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 Memorial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| August Schilling Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newark Memorial High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newark Memorial High
How many students attend Newark Memorial High?
Newark Memorial High has 1,367 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Memorial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Memorial High is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newark Memorial High?
35.6% of students at Newark Memorial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Memorial High?
The largest demographic group at Newark Memorial High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Newark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Memorial High?
Newark Memorial High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newark Memorial High rank among public schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Memorial High ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Newark, CA. 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 Memorial High a good school?
Newark Memorial High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Unified?
Besides Newark Memorial High, Newark Unified also operates Newark Junior High (980 students), John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students), and Coyote Hills Elementary (440 students). See the Newark Unified district page for the complete list.
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