Newark Community High School

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Newark Community High School ranks 139 th of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541-8900

(815) 695-5164

District: Newark CHSD 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
139^th of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,822

Feeder schools for Newark Community High School:

Elementary:	Lisbon Grade School
	Newark Elementary School
Middle:	Millbrook Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

10.5%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newark Community High School ranks better than 80.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.83. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Newark Community High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), Hispanic (10.5%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newark Community High School is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare Newark Community High School employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newark Community High School is $21,822.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Newark Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Community High School 139^th of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Newark Community High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Newark CHSD 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark CHSD 18 162^nd of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newark Community High School

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Rank History for all students at Newark Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	70.40	157^th	586	73.2%
2004	61.90	238^th	592	59.8%
2005	48.27	351^st	590	40.5%
2006	62.20	237^th	596	60.2%
2007	46.09	373^rd	612	39.1%
2008	64.85	233^rd	624	62.7%
2009	32.71	473^rd	632	25.2%
2010	78.33	122^nd	643	81.0%
2011	75.66	154^th	655	76.5%
2012	70.24	191^st	665	71.3%
2013	88.18	58^th	670	91.3%
2014	88.19	61^st	670	90.9%
2015	33.77	392^nd	614	36.2%
2016	58.05	207^th	643	67.8%
2017	42.25	377^th	642	41.3%
2018	63.82	205^th	647	68.3%
2019	48.25	359^th	701	48.8%
2021	66.21	189^th	688	72.5%
2022	72.89	154^th	699	78.0%
2023	75.83	139^th	699	80.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newark Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.48	46^th	644	92.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Newark Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	81.41	95^th	620	84.7%
2019	40.62	401^st	665	39.7%
2021	68.12	176^th	639	72.5%
2022	73.09	147^th	658	77.7%
2023	70.10	160^th	656	75.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Newark Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	35.90	415^th	619	33.0%
2019	56.25	255^th	675	62.2%
2021	59.46	233^rd	653	64.3%
2022	67.25	175^th	664	73.6%
2023	78.29	109^th	668	83.7%

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Rank History for White students at Newark Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	46.70	264^th	548	51.8%
2019	33.36	364^th	552	34.1%
2021	60.80	183^rd	553	66.9%
2022	54.16	227^th	560	59.5%
2023	65.52	165^th	557	70.4%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Newark Community High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	119	n/a	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	122
1990	137	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	137
1991	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1992	151	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
1993	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1994	164	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1995	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
1996	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
1997	204	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1998	195	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
1999	208	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2000	212	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2001	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2002	181	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2003	181	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2004	182	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2005	180	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	184
2006	181	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	186
2007	180	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	184
2008	180	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	2	185
2009	194	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	201
2010	187	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2011	191	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	199
2012	180	0	0	6	0	1	0	0	187
2013	175	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	180
2014	177	0	1	3	0	0	2	0	183
2015	179	0	1	3	0	0	2	0	185
2016	171	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	176
2017	151	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	158
2018	157	1	0	6	1	0	0	0	165
2019	150	1	0	9	0	0	1	0	161
2020	142	1	0	11	0	0	0	0	154
2021	155	1	0	17	0	0	0	0	173
2022	150	1	0	17	0	0	0	0	168
2023	151	2	0	18	0	0	0	0	171

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newark Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	122	14.2	8.5	n/a
1990	137	14.2	9.6	n/a
1991	150	13.9	10.7	n/a
1992	154	13.7	11.2	n/a
1993	168	14.7	11.4	n/a
1994	168	14.7	11.4	n/a
1995	207	15.5	13.4	n/a
1996	207	15.5	13.4	n/a
1997	204	16.8	12.1	n/a
1998	195	17.1	11.4	n/a
1999	209	17.1	12.2	n/a
2000	212	18.6	11.4	n/a
2001	203	18.8	10.8	n/a
2002	183	17.5	10.5	3.3
2003	183	17.5	10.5	3.3
2004	182	17.5	10.4	1.1
2005	184	17.5	10.5	2.7
2006	186	18.4	10.1	1.6
2007	184	20.0	9.2	2.7
2008	185	17.0	10.9	5.5
2009	201	16.9	11.9	7.5
2010	196	16.8	11.6	16.3
2011	199	15.8	12.5	16.1
2012	187	14.8	12.5	16.6
2013	180	n/a	n/a	14.4
2014	183	14.1	12.9	15.3
2015	185	16.0	11.5	24.9
2016	176	16.0	11.0	24.4
2017	158	17.1	9.2	21.5
2018	165	16.9	9.7	20.6
2019	161	16.9	9.5	19.3
2020	154	15.8	9.7	18.2
2021	173	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	168	19.0	8.8	17.9
2023	171	19.7	8.6	15.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newark Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	122	14.2	8.5	n/a
1990	137	14.2	9.6	n/a
1991	150	13.9	10.7	n/a
1992	154	13.7	11.2	n/a
1993	168	14.7	11.4	n/a
1994	168	14.7	11.4	n/a
1995	207	15.5	13.4	n/a
1996	207	15.5	13.4	n/a
1997	204	16.8	12.1	n/a
1998	195	17.1	11.4	n/a
1999	209	17.1	12.2	n/a
2000	212	18.6	11.4	n/a
2001	203	18.8	10.8	n/a
2002	183	17.5	10.5	3.3
2003	183	17.5	10.5	3.3
2004	182	17.5	10.4	1.1
2005	184	17.5	10.5	2.7
2006	186	18.4	10.1	1.6
2007	184	20.0	9.2	2.7
2008	185	17.0	10.9	5.5
2009	201	16.9	11.9	7.5
2010	196	16.8	11.6	16.3
2011	199	15.8	12.5	16.1
2012	187	14.8	12.5	16.6
2013	180	n/a	n/a	14.4
2014	183	14.1	12.9	15.3
2015	185	16.0	11.5	24.9
2016	176	16.0	11.0	24.4
2017	158	17.1	9.2	21.5
2018	165	16.9	9.7	20.6
2019	161	16.9	9.5	19.3
2020	154	15.8	9.7	18.2
2021	173	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	168	19.0	8.8	17.9
2023	171	19.7	8.6	15.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Newark Community High School

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	98.9%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	97.3%	97.3%	99.5%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.8%		25.7%
2017	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	98.7%	96.2%	99.4%	21.0%
2018	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	96.5%	93.6%	97.1%	23.7%
2019	97.0%	97.6%	97.6%	97.6%	97.6%	96.4%	97.6%	25.5%
2021	97.6%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	98.2%	97.6%	98.2%	97.0%
2022	97.6%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.8%	97.6%	97.6%	95.9%
2023	95.8%	95.8%	95.8%	95.8%	95.2%	95.2%	95.8%	92.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newark Community High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$263 (1.2%)	$21,003 (98.8%)	$21,266
2020	$243 (1.0%)	$23,257 (99.0%)	$23,500
2021	$2,150 (8.8%)	$22,198 (91.2%)	$24,348
2022	$2,150 (8.8%)	$22,198 (91.2%)	$24,348
2023	$756 (3.5%)	$21,066 (96.5%)	$21,822

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newark Community High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 359^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 139^th of 699 High schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Newark Community High School)	16.2	30.6	14.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Newark CHSD 18)	16.2	30.6	14.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Community High School)	32.3	34.7	2.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Newark CHSD 18)	32.3	34.7	2.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Newark Community High School)	34.8	65.3	30.5%
End of Course Science (Newark CHSD 18)	34.8	65.3	30.5%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	161	171	6.2%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	18	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	150	151	0.7%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.3%	15.8%	3.5%

Schools Near Newark Community High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISA Science (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT English Language Arts (2023)	% Polio (2023)	% Measles (2023)	% Mumps (2023)	% Rubella (2023)	% Hepatitis B (2023)	% Varicella (2023)	% DTP (2023)	% Meningococcal (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science End of Course	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newark Community High School	Public	9-12	413 Chicago Rd	Newark	60541	Kendall County	Newark CHSD 18	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 695-5164	171	20	8.6	15.8%	151 (88.3%)	2 (1.2%)	18 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.8	139^th of 699 public high schools	80.1%		72.9	154^th of 699 public high schools	78.0%	15	65.3	30.6	34.7	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.2	95.2	95.8	92.2	$21,822	$756	$21,066
Indian Valley Area Vocational Center	Public	11-12	600 Lions Rd	Sandwich	60548	DeKalb County	De Kalb ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 786-9873	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sandwich Community High School	Public	9-12	515 Lions Rd	Sandwich	60548	DeKalb County	Sandwich CUSD 430	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 786-2157	569	43	13.2	35.7%	425 (74.7%)	3 (0.5%)	113 (19.9%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	49.3	339^th of 699 public high schools	51.5%		55.1	288^th of 699 public high schools	58.8%	51	44.8	16.7	27.7	99.0	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.6	99.1	99.1	97.4	$16,181	$1,483	$14,698
Somonauk High School	Public	9-12	501 W Market St	Somonauk	60552	DeKalb County	Somonauk CUSD 432	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 498-2314	238	17	13.9	35.7%	205 (86.1%)	4 (1.7%)	24 (10.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	63.3	219^th of 699 public high schools	68.7%		54.9	290^th of 699 public high schools	58.5%	71		28.6	27.0	88.7	92.4	92.4	92.4	86.1	91.2	93.7	82.8	$15,068	$940	$14,127
Serena High School	Public	9-12	PO Box 107	Serena	60549	LaSalle County	Serena CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 496-2361	163	14	11.8	33.1%	142 (87.1%)	3 (1.8%)	12 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	37.9	444^th of 699 public high schools	36.5%		53.7	307^th of 699 public high schools	56.1%	137	33.3	14.3	23.8	98.7	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.7	97.4	98.7	94.8	$22,934	$2,112	$20,822
FLEX Program	Public	9-12	704 W Abe St	Plano	60545	Kendall County	Grundy/Kendall ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(630) 552-3178	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Plano High School	Public	9-12	704 W Abe St	Plano	60545	Kendall County	Plano CUSD 88	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(630) 552-3178	791	53	14.9	56.4%	241 (30.5%)	79 (10.0%)	428 (54.1%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.2%)	28.9	506^th of 699 public high schools	27.6%		24.3	534^th of 699 public high schools	23.6%	28	29.5	12.0	16.5	99.5	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.5	99.2	99.5	98.3	$13,941	$358	$13,584
Yorkville High School	Public	9-12	797 Game Farm Rd	Yorkville	60560	Kendall County	Yorkville CUSD 115	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(630) 553-4382	2,118	130	16.3	22.0%	1,342 (63.4%)	164 (7.7%)	446 (21.1%)	47 (2.2%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	115 (5.4%)	58	253^rd of 699 public high schools	63.8%		67.3	194^th of 699 public high schools	72.2%	59	37.9	22.4	40.2	98.4	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.5	98.0	98.8	94.6	$14,975	$131	$14,844
YEA Program	Public	9-12	709 Game Farm Rd	Yorkville	60560	Kendall County	Grundy/Kendall ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(630) 553-4382	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Leland High School	Public	9-12	370 N Main St	Leland	60531	LaSalle County	Leland CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 495-3231	68	8	8.5	41.2%	61 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	46.9	367^th of 699 public high schools	47.5%		35.6	457^th of 699 public high schools	34.6%	90		17.6	23.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$21,724	$630	$21,094

Frequently Asked Questions about Newark Community High School

What schools feed into Newark Community High School?

Newark Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lisbon Grade School
Elementary : Newark Elementary School
Middle : Millbrook Junior High School

Is Newark Community High School a good school?

Newark Community High School ranks 139^th of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Newark Community High School?

Students at Newark Community High School are 88% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Newark Community High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended Newark Community High School.

What district is Newark Community High School in?

Newark CHSD 18

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