Enrollment
964
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
Science Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Science Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134002200
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Science Park High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 42
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Science Park High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Science Park High School ranks #3 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Science Park High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Science Park High School
Science Park High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Newark, New Jersey, enrolling 964 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 88% of New Jersey schools and 22% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 90% of state schools at 964 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newark's public schools, it stands alongside Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (2,169 students): Science Park High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 21.5:1).
Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students) and Barringer High School (1,894 students) alongside Science Park 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 Science Park High School compares
Science Park High School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 71% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 241 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 52.1%
African American 34.4%
White 8.6%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Science Park High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Science Park High School.
$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 Science Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Science Park High School'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 other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Standard public school
2,169 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
East Ward Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 19:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Philip's Academy Charter School
Standard public school
730 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Salome Urena Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~964 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Science Park High School
How many students attend Science Park High School?
Science Park High School has 964 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Science Park High School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Science Park High School?
50.7% of students at Science Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Science Park High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science Park High School?
Science Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Science Park High School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Science Park High School ranks #3 of 42 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 schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Science Park High School a good school?
Science Park High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Science Park High School, 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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