At a glance
Reported students
377
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592.5
Newark School of Global Studies: 377 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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
- 211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Newark School of Global Studies
Newark School of Global Studies is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Newark. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Newark Public School District. NCES reports 377 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 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 (82.5%) and Black (15.1%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Newark School of Global Studies
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic82.5%
- Black15.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.5%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
American History High School
High · Grades 09–12
386 reported students
Bard Early College High School
High · Grades 09–12
395 reported students
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
High · Grades 09–12
414 reported students
University High School
High · Grades 09–12
426 reported students
Newark School of Fashion & Design
High · Grades 09–12
275 reported students
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
High · Grades 09–12
531 reported students
Public schools near Newark School of Global Studies
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 662 | 0.4 mi |
| Barringer High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 1,894 | 0.5 mi |
| Essex Co JDC High · Essex Co JDC | 08–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Essex County Newark Tech High · Essex County Schools of Technology | 09–12 | 606 | 0.9 mi |
| Essex Rch High · Office of Education Juvenile Justice Commission | 09–12 | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Science Park High School High · Newark Public School District | 07–12 | 964 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Newark School of Global Studies
What grades does Newark School of Global Studies serve?
Newark School of Global Studies reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Newark Public School District.
How many students attend Newark School of Global Studies?
Newark School of Global Studies reported 377 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 211 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Newark School of Global Studies?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 377 students and 30.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Newark School of Global Studies a public, charter, or magnet school?
Newark School of Global Studies is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newark Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Newark School of Global Studies students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Newark School of Global Studies in?
Newark School of Global Studies is part of Newark Public School District, based in Newark, NJ, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Newark School of Global Studies?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Technology High School (0.4 mi), Barringer High School (0.5 mi), Essex Co JDC (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.