- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341134003528
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Newark School of Fashion & Design grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+37.2%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 341134003528 · Newark, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 22.9:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Newark School of Fashion & Design grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+37.2%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Newark School of Fashion & Design 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 275
Newark School of Fashion & Design
275 students
What this shows Newark School of Fashion & Design reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newark School of Fashion & Design compares
Newark School of Fashion & Design 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), up 58.
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 54/100 (higher 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 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.
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.