- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, NJ
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
Federal NCES profile for Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341134003529
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134003529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology grew from 199 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+51.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+102 students YoY 341134003529 · Newark, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 25.9:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology grew from 199 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+51.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- This school 414
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
414 students
What this shows Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology compares
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 119% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 138% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 138% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 119% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$28,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 3.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Newark
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Essex County Newark Tech
Vocational / career-technical school
606 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
West Side High School
Standard public school
541 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Newark School of Global Studies
Standard public school
377 students 14:1 students per teacher
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
340 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lead Charter School
Standard public school
333 students 66.6:1 students per teacher
Newark School of Fashion & Design
Standard public school
275 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
How many students attend Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology?
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology has 414 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is 25.9:1, which is 119% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology?
70.4% of students at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology?
The largest demographic group at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is African American at 61.4% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology?
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sch of Data Science and Information Technology rank among high schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Newark, NJ. 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 Newark Public School District?
Besides Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.