Newark Public School District

Newark Public School District operates as a mid-sized urban system in Monmouth County serving 41,672 students across 66 schools. The district experienced 1.9% enrollment growth in the prior year with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 and 2,849 teachers.

Academic performance metrics fall substantially below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 19.0% compared to the state average of 40.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 31.8% against a state average of 51.7%. The graduation rate of 86.3% trails the state average of 90.0% by 3.7 percentage points. Chronic absenteeism is measured at 11.5%.

The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 71.3% of students identified as economically disadvantaged. English learners comprise 27.2% of enrollment, and 15.9% of students receive special education services. Racial demographics show 59.8% Hispanic, 31.8% Black, 6.5% White, and 0.7% Asian students.

Financial resources present constraints relative to peer districts. Per-pupil spending totals $11,369, approximately $2,623 below the state average of $13,992. The total budget of $1,315.6 million is primarily funded through state revenue (80.4%), with 12.2% from local sources and 7.4% from federal funding. This funding structure reflects limited local tax base capacity typical of high-poverty urban districts.