- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, NY
Newark Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Newark Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362064002895
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Newark Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Newark, NY.
School address
District: Newark Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362064002895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Newark Senior High School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 64.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 362064002895 · Newark, NY High · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 9.5:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Middle School (395 students)
Newark Senior High School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 64.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Newark Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newark Senior High School
586 students
- Newark Middle
Newark Middle School
395 students
- Norman R Kelle
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
363 students
- Perkins Elemen
Perkins Elementary School
266 students
- Lincoln Elemen 207
Lincoln Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Newark Senior High School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newark Senior High School compares
Newark Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Newark Senior High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Newark Central School District reports $26,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newark Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norman R Kelley Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perkins Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newark Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newark Senior High School
How many students attend Newark Senior High School?
Newark Senior High School has 586 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, NY. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Senior High School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newark Senior High School?
50.7% of students at Newark Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Newark Senior High School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Newark, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Senior High School?
Newark Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Newark, NY. 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 Central School District?
Besides Newark Senior High School, Newark Central School District also operates Newark Middle School (395 students), Norman R Kelley Intermediate School (363 students), and Perkins Elementary School (266 students). See the Newark Central School District district page for the complete list.