Heritage Middle School

www.newarkcityschools.org

416 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Middle School, located at 600 Arlington Ave in Newark, Ohio, is a key component of the Newark City School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects while offering opportunities for exploration through elective courses and extracurricular activities.

As part of the Newark City Schools system, Heritage Middle School operates with a commitment to community engagement and student success. The administration and faculty focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, and a sense of belonging. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, academic policies, and district resources through the official website at [newarkcityschools.org](http://www.newarkcityschools.org).

416

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	12
Black	28
Two or More	49

White
327 (78.6%)
Two or More
49 (11.8%)
Black
28 (6.7%)
Hispanic
12 (2.9%)

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:	No
District:	Newark City
Phone:	(740)670-7110
Website:	http://www.newarkcityschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 150

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 126