The Newark School District is the largest and one of the oldest school systems in New Jersey. Its origin dates back to 1676. Barringer High School, in Newark’s North Ward, is the third oldest public high school in the nation. Grounded in our rich history, the Newark Board of Education continues to offer new opportunities to meet the rapidly growing population in the city. Our vision is to build a new educational ecosystem that provides a world-class education for every child in Newark from pre-kindergarten to secondary school students. This means delivering an academically rigorous and culturally responsive instructional program that prepares students for success while building knowledge, strengthening character, cultivating ingenuity, and fostering leadership.
The information below came from the New Jersey Department of Education and summarizes the most recent publicly available data. These data sources support comparison with all other districts in the state of New Jersey. Note that Newark students served outside of the district are not included in the data.
| Number of Schools | |
|---|---|
| for the 2021-2022 School Year | 65 Schools |
| Grade | Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| PK | 2,337 | 6.2% |
| K-8 | 24,461 | 64.5% |
| 9-12 | 11,113 | 29.3% |
| Adult Education | 216 | < 1% |
| Total | 37,911 | 100% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,731 | 38.8% |
| Hispanic | 19,341 | 51.0% |
| White | 3,190 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 336 | < 1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 92 | < 1% |
| American Indian | 145 | < 1% |
| Unspecified | 76 | < 1% |
| Total | 37,911 | 100% |
| Meal Subsidy Status | Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Free Lunch | 28,377 | 74.8% |
| Reduced Price Lunch | 2,854 | 7.6% |
| Paid Lunch (Income above the qualifying threshold) | 6,680 | 17.6% |
| Total | 37,911 | 100% |
| Disability Classification | Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | 6,527 | 17.2% |
| Limited English Proficient | 7,035 | 18.5% |
| Measure | |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 94.2% |
| Percent Chronically Absent (missing 10% or more of school days) | 18.0% |
| Four-year Graduation Rate | 81.1% |
*Attendance Data calculated up to 3/13/2020 prior to the transition to virtual learning. Data source: NBOE District Data
| Subject | Grades 3-8 | Grades 9-11 | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 35.9% | 31.5% | 34.8% |
| Mathematics | 27.2% | 15.1% | 24.1% |