Serving 576 students in grades 9-12, Newark Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newark Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Newark Senior High School's student population of 576 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Newark Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newark Senior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newark Senior High School's ranking?
Newark Senior High School is ranked #1398 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Newark Senior High School often compared to?
Newark Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmyra-macedon Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Newark Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newark Senior High School?
576 students attend Newark Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Newark Senior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Senior High School?
Newark Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newark Senior High School offer ?
Newark Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newark Senior High School part of?
Newark Senior High School is part of Newark Central School District.
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