Newark Comm High School

Newark Comm High School is a public high school in Newark, IL, part of the Newark CHSD 18. The school serves approximately 178 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile among IL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 20% proficiency in math and 38% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $119,063, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 178 students, Newark Comm High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Newark Comm High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Newark Comm High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.