Enrollment
586
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362064002895
👥 S:T ratio 62
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newark Senior High School
Newark Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Newark, New York, enrolling 586 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 586 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 707 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 147 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 249 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 586 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Newark Central School District also operates Newark Middle School (395 students) and Norman R Kelley Intermediate School (363 students) alongside Newark Senior High School.
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 Senior High School compares
Newark Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Central School District, which includes Newark Senior High School.
$24,007
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 62.5%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~586 students)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Newark Senior High School a good school?
Newark Senior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York 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 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.
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