Newark High School
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District: Christina School District Telephone: (302) 631-4700
Address: 750 East Delaware Avenue, Newark DE 19711 Web: Newark High School Page
Principal: Curtis Bedford
AYP: Below Target
School Rating: Academic Watch
School Demographics
Fall Enrollment

2007-082008-09
Grade 85432
Grade 9463478
Grade 10384396
Grade 11389339
Grade 12329365
Total1,6191,610


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School Promotion by Grade

2007-08
Grade 8100.0%
Grade 984.4%
Grade 1093.5%
Grade 1195.6%
Grade 12100.0%


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Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity

2007-082008-09
American Indian0.1% 
African American33.0%35.7%
Asian American5.1%5.2%
Hispanic9.0%9.8%
White52.7%49.3%


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Other Student Characteristics

2006-072007-08
English Language Learner5.3%5.2%
Low Income27.4%35.3%
Special Education13.7%7.2%
Enrolled for Full Year87.4%87.5%


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Class Size (Percentage by Range) (2007-08)
* Elementary and special schools provide their own class size data

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School Finances


District Expenditure per Pupil (2008-09)

$10,978

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District Sources of Revenue (2008-09)

Percent District Allocation of Current Expenses by Category (2008-09)




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Exemplary Programs
Newark High School is a comprehensive high school stressing the importance of an 'Academic Environment'. We offer three levels of instruction: College Preparatory, Honors and AP courses. Newark offers over 20 different Advanced Placement courses for students in grades 10-12, as well as the Cambridge Program, which is available to students at both 9th and 10th grade. The Business, Finance and Information Technology department at Newark offers students a variety of courses in banking, accounting, marketing and technology. The World Language Department at Newark High School offers students four languages: Latin, French, German and Spanish.

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Curriculum Highlights
Newark High School offers comprehensive academic courses designed for all needs and abilities to meet state standards and district requirements; Newark has a wide range of exciting instructional opportunities for students’ interests, abilities and career goals. It is the only comprehensive high school with a fully equipped telecommunications studio in the state. The NHS Fine Arts Department consists of Art, Band, Chorus, Photography, Orchestra and Theatre. NHS Art students have been well represented in local contests, competitions and displays across the state of Delaware including DCAD, Scholastic Art, Excellence in Drawing and PTSA Reflections. There are two concert bands; The Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Band, a full orchestra and five different choral groups. Major concerts are performed at the school and in the community throughout the year.

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