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#1133 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 24% in state

Newark Senior High School

High School · Newark Central School District · Newark, NY

A Newark Central School District high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

625 PEIRSON AVE, Newark, NY 14513

  • Math 77% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation17.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$27,364
Chronic Absenteeism42.5%

Students at Newark Senior High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

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

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average325/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$61,117

Median home value

$133,500

Median rent

$1,027/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne BocesEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.4 mi707Compare →
East Palmyra Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–123.8 mi95Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Newark Central School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$27,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newark Senior High School is listed in NEWARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newark Senior High School

Newark Senior High School is a public high school in Newark, NY, part of Newark Central School District, serving approximately 576 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,133 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newark Senior High School

What grades does Newark Senior High School serve?

Newark Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Newark Senior High School?

Newark Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newark Senior High School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newark Senior High School rank in NY?

Newark Senior High School ranks #1,133 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Newark Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newark Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newark Senior High School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Newark Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Newark Senior High School a Title I school?

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

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

54.9% of students at Newark Senior High School 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
576
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 14513)
13,501
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
44
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 14513; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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