Newark Charter School

200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711

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Rating

10/

Top 1%

Tel: (302) 369-2001

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Newark Charter School serves 2,436 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Newark Charter School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 53%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 2,436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newark Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Newark Charter School's student population of 2,436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 141 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010, 2016

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

2,436 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

141 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Newark Charter School is ranked within the top 1% of all 204 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Newark Charter School is 0.59, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (DE)

Overall Testing Rank

#2 out of 204 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Newark Charter School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

83%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newark Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

87%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newark Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Newark Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

15%

Hispanic

18%

Black

12%

30%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Newark Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

61%

42%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Newark Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Newark Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Newark Charter School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newark Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Newark Charter School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newark Charter School's ranking?

Newark Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Newark Charter School?

The graduation rate of Newark Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.

How many students attend Newark Charter School?

2,436 students attend Newark Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Newark Charter School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Charter School?

Newark Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does Newark Charter School offer ?

Newark Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Newark Charter School part of?

Newark Charter School is part of Newark Charter School District.

School Reviews

5 5/23/2022

The school is dedicated to meeting the needs of your child as long as you work along with them. My oldest graduated and is on his way to college this summer. My youngest is completing his sophomore year and thriving. I will always appreciate their extraordinary efforts at this school.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 2,436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education