Newark Junior High

www.newarkunified.org

1,047 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Newark Junior High School, located at 6201 Lafayette Ave. in Newark, California, serves as a key middle school institution within the Newark Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical early adolescent years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school, encouraging them to become responsible, lifelong learners.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Newark Junior High emphasizes a supportive community culture that promotes inclusivity and student engagement. The school provides various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build positive connections with peers and staff. As part of the broader Newark Unified School District, the school works closely with families and the local community to provide a well-rounded educational experience that aligns with state standards and district goals.

1,047

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newark Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	568
Black	33
Asian	239
Two or More	78
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	22

Hispanic
568 (54.6 %)
Asian
239 (23.0 %)
White
98 (9.4 %)
Two or More
78 (7.5 %)
Black
33 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newark Unified
Phone:	(510)818-3000
Website:	http://www.newarkunified.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 344

Grade 7 362

Grade 8 341

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newark Junior High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	344
Grade 7	362
Grade 8	341

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newark Junior High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	495	47.3%
Male	545	52.1%
Not Specified	7	0.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th