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#5118 of 9,539 schools in CA

Newark Memorial High

High School · Newark Unified · Newark, CA

A Newark Unified high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560

  • Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation28.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.1:1
District spending per student$16,553
Chronic Absenteeism6.5%

Students at Newark Memorial High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Newark Memorial High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,374/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$164,909

Median home value

$1,094,200

Median rent

$2,730/mo

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John F. Kennedy HighEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.0 mi1,273Compare →
Circle of Independent LearningCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–121.3 mi402Compare →
Young Adult ProgramEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.3 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Newark Unified

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$16,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newark Memorial High is listed in Newark Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newark Memorial High

Newark Memorial High is a public high school in Newark, CA, part of Newark Unified, serving approximately 1,407 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,118 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newark Memorial High

What grades does Newark Memorial High serve?

Newark Memorial High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Newark Memorial High?

Newark Memorial High has an enrollment of approximately 1,407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Memorial High?

The student-teacher ratio at Newark Memorial High is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newark Memorial High rank in CA?

Newark Memorial High ranks #5,118 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Newark Memorial High's MySchoolScout rating?

Newark Memorial High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Newark Memorial High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newark Memorial High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Newark Memorial High a charter school?

No, Newark Memorial High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newark Memorial High a Title I school?

No, Newark Memorial High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newark Memorial High?

44.5% of students at Newark Memorial High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,407
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Alameda County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.5%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 94560)
47,145
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
37.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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