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Newark CHSD 18


At a glance
229thof 811 Illinois districts▲ 535
Better than 71% of Illinois districts
High 1Grades 9-12
413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541-8900
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 71.8% of districts
1
School
175
Students
Top rankedNewark Community High School177th of 698 Illinois high schools
Biggest riser
Newark Community High School up 374 spots statewide this year
Summary:

Newark CHSD 18 is a single-school district in Illinois, serving the community of Newark with Newark Community High School, a public high school for grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 178 students. The school is a strong performer within the district and the state, boasting a high graduation rate, low dropout rate, and test scores that exceed state averages in several key areas.

Newark Community High School stands out for its 89.0% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also outperforms the state in ACT/English Language Arts, PreACT Secure/English Language Arts, and PreACT Secure/Science, indicating a strong academic program. Additionally, the school's 2.4% dropout rate is lower than the state average, suggesting it is effectively supporting student success.

While Newark CHSD 18 is a single-school district, the performance of Newark Community High School is noteworthy. The school's consistent ranking, low socioeconomic challenges, and overall strong academic outcomes make it a standout within the district and the state of Illinois. However, the school's 25.4% chronic absenteeism rate and lower-than-average math test scores suggest there may be room for improvement in these areas.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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