For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,006 students in Newark, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newark, OH are Licking Valley High School, Newark High School and Licking Valley Online Learning School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Newark have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Newark, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Licking Valley High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newark, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Licking Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hainsview Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3721
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3721
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Newark High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Granville St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7400
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Licking Valley Online Learning School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hainsview Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3721
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3721
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #44.
Ncs Digital
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Granville Rd Ste J
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Gr: 1-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Educational Centers
Vocational School
150 Price Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3351
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3351
Gr: 6-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newark, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newark, OH include Licking Valley High School, Newark High School and Licking Valley Online Learning School.
How many public high schools are located in Newark?
5 public high schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newark include: Newark High School vs. Licking Valley High School, Licking Valley High School vs. Newark High School
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