Newark Public School District has 64 schools and 40,448 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 90%. Also, 64.8% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Newark Public School District: The learner body at the schools served by Newark Public School District is 47.3% White, 8.3% Black, 42.9% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 47.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Newark Public School District, 64.8% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 8.0% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Newark Public School District: Within Newark Public School District, 79.4% of educators are certified, and 83.1% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 14:1. The district has 62 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Newark Public School District: In Newark Public School District, 33% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 25% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 34% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 24% tested at or above that level for math. And 35% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 17% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Newark Public School District: Newark Public School District spends $28,302 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $1,180,572,000. The school district spends $9,851.2 million on instruction, $8,046.4 million on support services and $675.5 million on other expenses.