Enrollment
377
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 341134003505
Newark School of Global Studies — Newark, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Newark School of Global Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 57
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+142% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark School of Global Studies compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newark School of Global Studies reports 377 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 142% above the New Jersey average and 38% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 377 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newark Public School District spends $36,862 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.8% from local sources (property taxes), 79.3% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newark School of Global Studies compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 142% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 142% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 39% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$36,862
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 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
Enrollment 377 Top 41% in New Jersey — larger than 59% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.7% +142% vs state
NCES ID 341134003505
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
African American 15.1%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 377:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Newark School of Global Studies.
$36,862
Per student
+26%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+89%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Newark School of Global Studies
How many students attend Newark School of Global Studies?
Newark School of Global Studies has 377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark School of Global Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark School of Global Studies is 10.7:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newark School of Global Studies?
71.7% of students at Newark School of Global Studies 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 Global Studies?
The largest demographic group at Newark School of Global Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark School of Global Studies?
Newark School of Global Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.