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Newark City

Ohio · Public School District
14
Schools
5,907
Students
$15,135
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
54.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
81.3%
Graduation Rate
-5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Newark City is a public school district in Ohio serving 5,907 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,135 is near the national average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Heritage Middle School06–08421
Liberty Middle School06–08471
Wilson Middle School06–08358
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Newark High School09–121,424
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Headstart EastlandPK–PK8
Little Learners PreschoolPK–PK59
Newark Digital AcademyKG–12268
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,135Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
42%
State
41.0%
Local (property tax)
41.6%
Federal
17.4%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
5,907
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.3%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.3%, graduation is 5.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newark City?
Newark City has 14 public schools, serving a total of 5,907 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newark City?
The graduation rate is 81.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newark City spend per student?
Newark City spends $15,135 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newark City?
54% of students in Newark City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newark City?
No, Newark City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newark City serve?
Newark City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newark City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newark City is 38/100. 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.