School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,367
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
52.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
72th percentile
Compared with 2,196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376.5
Newark Memorial High: 1,367 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
25.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Newark Memorial High
Newark Memorial High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Newark. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Newark Unified. NCES reports 1,367 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,196 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 414.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.9:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.5%) and Asian (25.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Newark Memorial High
- 1How do the reported 25.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.9
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.8%
- Hispanic54.5%
- Black3%
- Asian25.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
17 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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