Enrollment
275
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, NJ
Newark School of Fashion & Design
Federal NCES profile for Newark School of Fashion & Design, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341134003528
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark School of Fashion & Design earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Newark School of Fashion & Design 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 School of Fashion & Design ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134003528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+169% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark School of Fashion & Design compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newark School of Fashion & Design
Newark School of Fashion & Design is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Newark, New Jersey, enrolling 275 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 99% of New Jersey schools and 94% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 79.5% of students qualify for free meals, 169% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 49/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newark's high schools, it stands alongside Essex County Newark Tech (606 students): Newark School of Fashion & Design is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 11.4:1).
Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students) and Barringer High School (1,894 students) alongside Newark School of Fashion & Design.
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 School of Fashion & Design compares
Newark School of Fashion & Design on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 94% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 169% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 169% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 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.
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 64.0%
African American 32.4%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Newark School of Fashion & Design is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Newark School of Fashion & Design.
$25,301
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 79.3%
Federal 9.9%
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 School of Fashion & Design Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Lower 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 School of Fashion & Design's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
Standard public school
414 students 25.9:1 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newark School of Fashion & Design
How many students attend Newark School of Fashion & Design?
Newark School of Fashion & Design has 275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark School of Fashion & Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark School of Fashion & Design is 22.9:1, which is 94% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newark School of Fashion & Design?
79.5% of students at Newark School of Fashion & Design are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark School of Fashion & Design?
The largest demographic group at Newark School of Fashion & Design is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark School of Fashion & Design?
Newark School of Fashion & Design has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newark School of Fashion & Design rank among high schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark School of Fashion & Design ranks #2 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.
Is Newark School of Fashion & Design a good school?
Newark School of Fashion & Design earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. 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 Public School District?
Besides Newark School of Fashion & Design, 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.
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