Serving 1,510 students in grades 9-12, Newark Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newark Memorial High School's student population of 1,510 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newark Memorial High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newark Memorial High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3905 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
55%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newark Memorial High School's ranking?
Newark Memorial High School is ranked #3905 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Newark Memorial High School often compared to?
Newark Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irvington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Newark Memorial High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newark Memorial High School?
1,510 students attend Newark Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Newark Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Memorial High School?
Newark Memorial High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Newark Memorial High School offer ?
Newark Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newark Memorial High School part of?
Newark Memorial High School is part of Newark Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 3/14/2011
My experience with this school is frustration. My child is not doing well. I went to the district for alternative programs, and it was said that I have to see the counselor first. I had already done that, but then the counselor changed. I went to see the principal, and it seemed to be a burden. His body language was one of tiredness and kept looking at his watch. There was no attitude or reassurance of what can we do together to help this child. It was more, that my child will have these consequences, if these things continue. No hope to be given. I spoke with the new counselor 1 time, and she was helpful-the only problem was that there was no consistent follow up. The 2 emails that I have gotten from teachers has been negative with no encouraging words behind it. How can anybody survive without being encouraged once in a while? Not only students need to be encouraged, but teachers, parents, etc..I feel my child has no motivation to try an improve because no one takes an interest or gives an encouraging word. That little breath of don't give up, can possibly ignite a fire in a student. The negative body language or lack of encouragement makes me feel wanting to give up on the school system. I called the school to ask questions about Saturday school, and the response I got was wow, did you know that your child was doing this bad? This is serious. My thoughts were, gosh, didn't you already know that? Help! But, no offering of help, more of an overtone of judgement upon me, within seconds. Frustrating, again, I state please help, but to whom? Help my child to get involved, I will sit down with you personally, as well as my child.
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