At a glance
Reported students
1,367
NCES CCD 2024–25
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
72nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 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.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27.8:1
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 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd 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 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 AP student enrollment, 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.
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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.9
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newark Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bridgepoint High
High · Grades 09–12
60 reported students
Crossroads High (Alternative)
High · Grades 06–12
31 reported students
Newark Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
980 reported students
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Coyote Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
440 reported students
Birch Grove Primary
Elementary · Grades KG–02
409 reported students