- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062706004085
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Newark Memorial High shrank from 1,510 students in 2022-23 to 1,407 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 062706004085 · Newark, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,367 enr · 23.2:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Junior High (980 students)
Newark Memorial High shrank from 1,510 students in 2022-23 to 1,407 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Newark Memorial High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newark Memorial High
1,367 students
- Newark Junior
Newark Junior High
980 students
- John F. Kenned 455
John F. Kennedy Elementary
455 students
- Coyote Hills E 440
Coyote Hills Elementary
440 students
- Birch Grove Pr 409
Birch Grove Primary
409 students
- August Schilli 344
August Schilling Elementary
344 students
What this shows Newark Memorial High reports 1,367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newark Memorial High compares
Newark Memorial High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Newark Unified reports $16,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,367 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,510 (2022-23) → 1,407 (2023-24), down 103.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.