Newark Comm High School
Newark, IL · Newark CHSD 18 · Grades 9 - 12
244th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 59%▲ Improving
Newark Comm High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Newark Comm High School 244th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
Newark Comm High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Newark Comm High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 178 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 85.4% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 10.7% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Newark Comm High School
Typical home value $400K in zip 60541 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Newark Comm High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Sandwich Community High SchoolSandwich CUSD 430 · 7 mi away253rd of 601
ELA 50% · Math 42% - 8Somonauk High SchoolSomonauk CUSD 432 · 8.5 mi away177th of 601
ELA 59% · Math 45% - 4Serena High SchoolSerena CUSD 2 · 8.7 mi away377th of 601
ELA 38% - 3Plano High SchoolPlano CUSD 88 · 8.7 mi away441st of 601
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 8Yorkville High SchoolYorkville CUSD 115 · 10 mi away144th of 601
ELA 66% · Math 45% - –Leland High SchoolLeland CUSD 1 · 12.5 mi away
- 8Morris Community High SchoolMorris CHSD 101 · 14.4 mi away126th of 601
ELA 63% · Math 52% - 7Oswego High SchoolCUSD 308 · 15.7 mi away220th of 601
ELA 55% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Newark Comm High School in?
Newark Comm High School is part of the Newark CHSD 18 district in Newark, Illinois.
Is Newark Comm High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Newark Comm High School 244th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Newark Comm High School?
White 85%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 2%, Black 1% (178 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Newark Comm High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60541 is $400K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.