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.
The average class size is 21 students. The student-teacher ratio is 11-13:1, 12:1, 14:1.
Susan Hasenauer is the Superintendent of Schools.

Board of education

The Board of Education 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:
  • Brad Steve - President - 2-Year Term - July 1, 2021 - 2023
  • Julie Nevelizer - Vice President - 3-Year Term - July 1, 2021 - 2024
  • Russell Harris - 3-Year Term - July 1, 2020 - 2023
  • Miranda Brooks-Ruggeri - 3-Year Term - July 1, 2022 - 2025
  • Mary Thoms - 3-Year Term - July 1, 2022 - 2025
  • Matt Burgess - 3-Year Term - July 1, 2021 - 2024
  • Scott Verbridge - 3-Year Term - July 1, 2021 - 2024

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

Middle school

High school

Performance

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