Newark Community High School is a public high school serving students from LaSalle, Kendall, and Grundy counties in Illinois. It is located in the town of Newark, in Kendall County. In the 2018–2019 school year, there was an enrollment of 161 students in grades 9–12.
Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, Newark Comm High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newark Comm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Newark Comm High School's student population of 178 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newark Comm High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newark Comm High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newark Comm High School's ranking?
Newark Comm High School is ranked #1219 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Newark Comm High School often compared to?
Newark Comm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloom High School, Oswego East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Newark Comm High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newark Comm High School?
178 students attend Newark Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Newark Comm High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Comm High School?
Newark Comm High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newark Comm High School offer ?
Newark Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newark Comm High School part of?
Newark Comm High School is part of Newark CHSD 18 School District.
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