Summary:
The city of Newark, New York is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The Newark Central School District encompasses these schools, which collectively serve a student population with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.
Among the standout schools, Newark Senior High School has the largest enrollment and generally higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in subjects like U.S. History, Global History, and English Language Arts. However, the school has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%. In contrast, Newark Middle School has the lowest statewide ranking and significantly underperforms the state averages in Math and Science.
The data also highlights the unique role of Ontario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne BOCES, an alternative school serving a diverse population of students from grades K-12 with a low student-teacher ratio of 3.6. Overall, the Newark school system faces challenges, with the district as a whole ranked 788 out of 865 districts in New York and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Addressing the academic performance gaps, particularly in Math and Science, as well as improving graduation rates and attendance, will be crucial for supporting student success in the Newark schools.
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