Newark High School is a public high school in Newark, Delaware, and is one of three high schools within the Christina School District. It is one of the oldest educational institutions in the state, graduating its first class of students in 1893. In 2009, it saw its 20,000th student graduate.
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Newark High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newark High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Newark High School's student population of 1,039 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,039 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1893
Colors
Yellow and Black
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newark High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newark High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
38%
31%
White
28%
38%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket, Buzz
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newark High School's ranking?
Newark High School is ranked #122 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Newark High School often compared to?
Newark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christiana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark High School?
The graduation rate of Newark High School is 71%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Newark High School?
1,039 students attend Newark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Newark High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newark High School?
Newark High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newark High School offer ?
Newark High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newark High School part of?
Newark High School is part of Christina School District.
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