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Newark Charter School

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
2,987
Students
$14,911
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Newark Charter School is a public school district in Delaware serving 2,987 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,911 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Newark Charter SchoolCharterKG–122,987
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,911Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
30%
State
62.8%
Local (property tax)
29.6%
Federal
7.6%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
2,987
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newark Charter School?
Newark Charter School has 1 public school, serving a total of 2,987 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newark Charter School?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newark Charter School spend per student?
Newark Charter School spends $14,911 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Newark Charter School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Newark Charter School is a charter school.
What grade levels does Newark Charter School serve?
Newark Charter School serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newark Charter School?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newark Charter School is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.