- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, NJ
West Side High School
Federal NCES profile for West Side High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341134002208
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
West Side High School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 341134002208 · Newark, NJ High · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 11.8:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
West Side High School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Side High School 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 541
West Side High School
541 students
What this shows West Side High School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side High School compares
West Side High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 140% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 140% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, West Side High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 West Side High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side High School'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.
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Newark School of Global Studies
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377 students 14:1 students per teacher
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
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Lead Charter School
Standard public school
333 students 66.6:1 students per teacher
Newark School of Fashion & Design
Standard public school
275 students 22.9:1 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side High School
How many students attend West Side High School?
West Side High School has 541 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side High School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side High School?
70.9% of students at West Side High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side High School?
The largest demographic group at West Side High School is African American at 80.6% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side High School?
West Side High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 West Side High School rank among high schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side High School ranks #3 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 West Side 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.