Newark Central School District

The Newark Central School District is a public school district in New York State that serves approximately 2300 students in the village of Newark and the town of Arcadia in Wayne County with a staff of 270. [1][2]

The average class size is 21 students (all grades).[2] The student-teacher ratio is 11-13:1(elementary), 12:1(middle school), 14:1(high school).[3]

Dennis Ford is the Interim Superintendent of Schools.

Board of education

The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 7 members who serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.

Current board members are:

  • Russel Harris - President
  • Eric DeTaeye - Vice President
  • Brad Steve
  • Pat Verdine
  • Yvonne McTaggart
  • Jim Miranda
  • Rebecca Vermeulen

Schools

The district operates three elementary, one middle and one high school. There is also a preschool in the district which is operated by ARC of Wayne.

Elementary schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School (UPK-2), Principal - Stephanie Miller
  • Perkins Elementary School (UPK-2), Principal - Rhonda Underhill
  • Norman R Kelley Intermediate School (3-5), Principal - Jeffrey Hamelinck

Middle school

  • Newark Middle School (6-8), Principal - Teresa Prinzi

High school

  • Newark High School (9-12), Principal - Nick Ganster

Performance

The district's 82% graduation rate exceeds the State Standard of 55%.[2] Approximately 72% of students continue to post-secondary education; 30% of the class of 2006 enrolled in four-year colleges.[4]

References


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