Newark High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, Ohio 43055 · Newark City
#374 of 802 high schools in Ohio
#5628 of 16,910 nationally
About Newark High School
Newark High School is a public high located in Newark, in the Newark City school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,369 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 374th of 802 ranked high schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,369.
There are 17 schools in Newark; Newark High School ranks 11th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)19.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Newark High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 19.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Newark High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Clem Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 852 m away
Wilson Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students · 1.4 km away
McGuffey Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students · 1.7 km away
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 2.5 km away
Legend Elementary
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 2.5 km away
Liberty Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students · 2.6 km away
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
187 students · 2.8 km away
Little Learners Preschool
Newark · Public other · Grades PK–PK
202 students · 3.1 km away
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students · 3.1 km away
Carson Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
Northmont High School
Clayton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,369 students
Lakewood High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,372 students
Anthony Wayne High School
Whitehouse · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,360 students
Western Hills University High School
Cincinnati · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,342 students
Watkins Memorial High School
Pataskala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,397 students
Franklin Heights High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,398 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark High School a good school?
Newark High School has a Success Index (US) of 60.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #374 of 802 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Newark High School rank in Ohio?
Newark High School ranks #374 of 802 high schools in Ohio and #5628 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Newark High School?
Newark High School had 1,369 students in 2025.
Is Newark High School a elementary school or a high school?
Newark High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Newark High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newark High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.