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Newark CHSD 18 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 175 students in Newark CHSD 18 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Newark CHSD 18 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
175 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newark CHSD 18 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
82%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,240 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,566 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,240
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,566
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Newark CHSD 18 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Comm High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark CHSD 18 School District?
Newark CHSD 18 School District manages 1 public schools serving 175 students.
What is the rank of Newark CHSD 18 School District?
Newark CHSD 18 School District is ranked #258 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newark CHSD 18 School District?
82% of Newark CHSD 18 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark CHSD 18 School District?
Newark CHSD 18 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Newark CHSD 18 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,566 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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