District Overview
Located at 621 Mount Vernon Road in Newark, Ohio, Newark City Schools is a fully operational, traditional public school district serving families within the greater Columbus metropolitan area. Nestled in a small suburban setting, the district operates 13 dedicated academic facilities offering a seamless educational continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through the 12th grade. As a non-charter district, Newark City provides structured learning pathways for nearly 5,800 enrolled students, ensuring accessible primary and secondary education across the community. Parents, students, and researchers seeking to connect with administration or explore local programs can visit the district online at newarkcityschools.org or call the administrative office directly at (740) 670-7005.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset, the district maintains a strong operational footprint to support its 5,789 students. Newark City Schools employs a total workforce of over 2,045 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, reflecting a deep commitment to classroom instruction, individual guidance, and operational excellence. This includes approximately 692 full-time equivalent teachers and 52 instructional aides, creating a favorable learning environment with strong direct educator support. Backed by more than 1,300 FTE support staff members, the district ensures comprehensive wraparound services for a balanced student body of 2,759 female and 3,030 male learners, establishing Newark City as a well-resourced educational foundation in the region.
13
Total Schools
5,789
Total Students
691.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newark City
Demographic Student Count
White4,655
Hispanic190
Black245
Asian34
Two or More661
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    4,655 (80.4%)
  • Two or More
    661 (11.4%)
  • Black
    245 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    190 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    34 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Newark City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle3
High1
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:13
Students:5,789*
Teachers (FTE):691.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.4
Schools in Newark City
Found 14 Schools