Nice environment, cool place, nice place friendly people staff are very nice, I worked here for one year with a student, Mr. Lovano's class.. read more

Newark Memorial High School - Middle Schools & High Schools Near Me - Newark, California

Ms. Young.where do I start she is the mca director and over her long legacy she is severely old fashioned and instead of bringing mca to its potential she is severely holds it back . She picks favorites and she doesn't try to hide it to anyone. If she doesn't like you have fun because you will be assigned more work than the other kids and if you miss any assignments they won't be graded til the end of the quarter. She cusses at the class and at kids. She had an another bad review last year and she freaked out because she cares about her image so much and asked every kids about it. MCA is a great program and it has taught me many things but Ms.young severely holds it back. read more

This school has changed and not in a good way. While my children were in school last year they were experiencing new things and it was fun for them, until the news comes out that their principal is on a dating site sending nude pictures to a student. Now I, as a parent, have to worry about my kids being surrounded around pedophiles who they're supposed to listen to and respect? Unbelievable...whats even worse is that they excused his leave for "family reasons". I also see videos of kids being in fights at the school but then my kids tell me they barely even get suspended at times...Wow thanks for having my kids here for 8 hours to just feel Unsafe. One of my kids are in MCA and I was glad for them because it sounds like such a fun program to be in but the news comes out that these teachers are so childish in the program! Arguing with students, hardly doing their job such as grading, being selective with who is their favorites or least favorites, and even having inappropriate conversations about personal life with some students as if they're best friends with them. I don't want to have to worry about the story my kid is going to come home with three times or so a month about a teacher who has done something so immature. Before spring break my kid came home disappointed that MCA was being "cancelled". I was worried not because of the teachers but because there might be a chance that my kid will not get their college credits for this year??? And that they're stuck with the MCA classes they already picked for next year and won't get that opportunity of excelling in school. I'd prefer my kid have a real chance to learn in more things than having two classes with the same teacher. My kid wanted to take ROP but didn't due to MCA..and I know they aren't the only kid who wanted to do ROP. Now not only were they lied to about having MCA all three years but they also don't get that opportunity to have real classes/periods that'll help with their future college opportunities. read more

Useless school. Alameda County Board of Education is indulged in saving their funding and forcing residents to enroll in this school.. For the last 50 years if it is so good why school rating is so bad.. read more

If you hate your kids send them here. It's the worst effing school. I've heard so much bad things about the school, even things about teachers having to be suspended for suspension of having relationships with students, it's gross and that should not be a problem in the school it shouldn't even be thought about, the most recent one was with the principal my niece goes to the high school, my son was attending and no longer is because i don't want my child being given the idea that school is a place where you hear lots of drama my niece is in 10th grade, she states that the bathrooms are full with children smoking and with lots of fights, it's come to the point where my niece can't even go to the bathroom because they are constantly shut down, if my niece has to go to the bathroom i have stated that she complain to the office and simply give me a call and i personally will go deal with the office staff because that is completely unacceptable my niece shouldn't have to hold it till the end of school that's not why my niece goes to school it's simply so she can earn her diploma, my sister can not change her school because she walks home and it's the closest thing to her house. So i've decided to make a review because as of now she's in winter break and i pray for her when she goes back. read more

I can't speak from the perspective of a former student but my younger brother attended NMHS, and I visited the high school campus several times to support him in his various extracurricular activities. From what my brother tells me, it's a huge high school that supports an equally large student body population. I guess that as an adolescent, the large student body can definitely contribute to feeling isolated or anonymous. On a more positive note, it is also more representative of the "high school experience." I think there is definitely some sort of de facto tracking happening in NMHS. Similar to many high schools, higher-performing students take more honors/AP classes and lower-performing students are relegated to regular/vocational classes. NMHS seems to be an athletically-driven school. It's sports facilities are superior. For example, the gym is astounding when you walk in. It might be the only high school gym in the area that actually has two levels. The campus itself is sprawling and oftentimes the school doubles as a test center for SAT and ACT tests. read more

this school is absolutely TRASH. during brunch time i was in the back of the school with my friend talking to these group of people that were friends with my friend group and they were smoking in behind the building and we hear a principals voice and me and brianna run to the bathroom because that's our first reflex or whatever because they were smoking, and we weren't so we didn't want them to think we were so we ran into the bathroom and during 3rd period we both get called into the office and i get mr murphy and he says i'm suspended for five days because i ran... which is PATHETIC. and my friend that i was with got let off with a warning. even though we both did the same thing. this school has caused me NOTHING but trouble and the staff are INCREDIBLY rude. they have no respect for their students. they suspend kids with ZERO proof of them doing anything and it's bull shit! read more

Best high school in Newark. (Lol) I enjoyed my four years at this school playing sports and being a part of clubs. As well as coaching girl's tennis here. The staffs are super friendly and helpful depending on what your needs are. Im glad they got a new principal and things are slightly better now! read more

As bad as some kids are, you need to experience this to be more prepared for the real world. The experience can be more fulfilling with a sport, or club, or extracurricular, maybe drama? There are a few really exceptionally teachers, and many more with less enthusiasm. I like that Newark only has one high school, because inevitably, if there were two or more, one would be better and then all the parents would want to send there kids to that one. With one school, everyone from the community is forced together, better or worse. read more

Admittedly, compared to the rest of its neighboring schools, Newark Memorial's standardized testing scores aren't exactly too high up there. But you've got to give the school more credit than that. Most teachers there sincerely care about their students, and try their hardest to ensure that every one of them succeeds. Of course, whether or not a student succeeds is well, up to the student. The campus is decently large, sporting a swimming pool, 2 gyms, (a new one was built fairly recently in the parking lot. It's quite large) a fitness/workout room, a baseball field, soccer/football field, and both indoor and outdoor basketball courts. And even with all of that being said, I'm still probably missing something. Besides the sports areas, Newark Memorial offers plenty of space for students to go about their own way, Almost every area of the large campus is accessible during breaks and lunch. The campus provides more than enough space for the 2100 students who attend the school. Student behavior is overall fairly acceptable. Fights break out every now and then, but the problem students are always quickly stopped by the police officers that are on campus. Other than that, the atmosphere is generally friendly and safe. All in all, Newark Memorial isn't a high end private school, but it also isn't a low end dump. If you're a parent, your child's safety shouldn't be much of a concern. Academics shouldn't be a huge concern either, as everything required by state (and sometimes more) is always taught. If you're a student, just relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Don't forget to apply yourself to your studies. Newark Memorial is a great place to go to high school. read more

I only attended this school for one year but I just left for my own personal reasons but when I was trying to get my work permit, a lady who works there (Tina Cordova). Had told me that I was "extremely rude" when I was speaking to her. Except fails to mention that she was the one who came up to me all irritated with attitude. She also admitted that she was purposely ignoring my emails for a whole week, she nearly cost me my job, and not only that. But I had to write HER an apology and when I did, she said that it wasn't an apology. I honestly think it's childish, and petty. I only said "it's not my problem" when she told me I had to turn it in online, but no one told me that prior. Even when it wasn't about her or towards her she decided to blow the whole situation out of proportion. To me, I think the staff are severely incompetent. I met a lot of cool teachers, and staff but for them to only take her side of the story without even asking for mine is really stupid. I think this high school needs work. read more

My kids go to this school and I can't tell you how incompetent the administration is. It's no wonder they are facing declining enrollment. I am (or was) a big promoter of this high school until I experienced the school's 'backwards thinking.' Here I was encouraging my niece (who is moving back to California) to visit NMHS in hopes that she would consider attending the school. My niece was in town this week excited to visit the school - just to be disappointed that the school would not issue her a visitor pass because of 'COVID.' When I asked Ms. Pierce (superintendent) how 'COVID' is a concern when the school doesn't even require vaccinations to attend the school, I got the good ole' reply of 'I didn't make this policy.' So it's clear that there was absolutely no good reason why they would not let a potential student from visiting the school. Such a shame that the administration doesn't even promote this school. I'm embarrassed that I even did such a thing. Ms. Pierce, Mr. Armenta, Mr. Rodriguez, Ms Rangel, Ms Cordova - you're all poor representatives of this school and community. You can't hide behind the COVID excuse every time need to do your job. Wake up and think of something else. Maybe you need to go back to school to smarten up. read more

So far so good, produces me 2 graduate children to a good university, I must say its both the student and the school works together to be an achiever in college. read more

I went to this school for four years it was terrible. Too many incompetent staff members and teachers who couldn't do their job correctly. The campus was ratty and run down. The kids were terrible, a lot of want to be gangsters, crackheads I think you get my point. The lunch they provided the kids was absolutely disgusting, the meat didn't taste like meat, the milk would taste rotten and they made simple things like a corn dog taste nasty. This school set the bar for the lowest quality of education in the Bay Area perhaps in the entire state of California. If there was a way to give this school zero stars or a negative rating I would damn well do it. read more

Nmhs has to be the worst Highschool I have attended school at, it's filthy, lazy teachers very poor academics hardly any kids appear at school and if they do appear they don't do there work and they have no updated technology since 2003 read more

I grew up in Newark so I know all about the high school. When I was there for my 4 years, we had a great basketball team that made it all the way to NCS for the first time in a long time. Unfortuantly, that led to the genius idea to start recruiting from wayyy out of the district. As in Oakland, Richmond, get my drift? When I left in 2000, my younger siblings were next to deal with this. And it only got worse! gang fights,yes they DO exists here don't beleive everything the district tells you, they got a resourse officer who was more into being friends then taking care of fights, watching them from the hill until it got REALLLY violent. Parents from out of the area threatning students ON CAMPUS with NOTHING being done!!!! Oh ya and then there's the great counslers. You have ones who only help out if you say you are going to a 4 year university and one who only helps if you are a girl showing everything off to him I mean come on whoever the latest principal is, you try to make that school and the city look good, but it's really a BIG JOKE! Want your kid to succeed, be prepared to fork over "booster" money otherwise pretty much be ready to be frustrated for 4 years! read more

LOVE THIS SCHOOL SO MUCH!! if you want a very helpful counselor go here. All the counselors are very helpful and always put the students first. Ms Torres who runs the puente program always tries to make sure that the students are being set up for success. Ms. Hernandez is very helpful as well. Some schools may be very unhelpful when it comes to Spanish speaking but she can help you with that. Mr Luna the longest counselor to work there is always there to help with all your needs. read more

i know nothing about their academics, except that they have a great student run Science Center, but their Junior Wrestling Program is EXCELLENT!!! Thanks Coaches for taking the time to teach my boy and girl, the fundamentals of the greatest sport on earth! Its FREE, low-key, and attracts wrestlers from all over:) read more

+ Many faulty members go out of their way to improve the quality of the campus, environment, and school culture + friendly school counselors, especially helpful and encouraging with college application, class scheduling, and scholarship process + campus located near mall, many convenient stores + clean, spacious (new) gym; there are two gyms + nice track and field area + small gardens and wall murals throughout campus + I can't remember all but, in no specific order, the most memorable teachers/staff: Hu (PreCalc.), Johnson (Bio.), Goldsmith (Calc. AB/BC), Matsumoto (Photo/APAH), Liang (Rocketry/Tutoring), Torkelson & Matar (Chem), Sisneros (Eng.), Jiminez & Luna (Counselors) - However, a few teachers, in my opinion, teach directly and only from the textbooks... - Some bathrooms should be maintained better, but most are decent. - too many Cougar Pride assemblies? read more

Like all things in life you get out what you put in. Many great programs here, including athletics, AP, leadership, STEM education, and arts and media. Some great teachers, staff and clean safe campus. read more

I am currently a sophomore student in NMHS. I dont like it at all, students are not friendly, lots of violance. students jump. Most of the teachers dont really care about the students or thier grades. I cant wait for the year to end so I can change my school, and go to school where the environment is a bit safe and friendly. read more

Newark Memorial High School overall is a good school being that's it's the only high school in Newark CA. The problem is the staff!!. This high school desperately need to revamp the administration staff. They are so RUDE, I found out even some students don't care for them. And if you try to advocate for your child. They (teachers and admin) gets offended, like we are being a pest. We (parents) want the best for our kids that is all we are trying to do. If we were parents that didn't show any interest, then you can talk. Don't get me wrong, some teachers really care. And we appreciate it. I know they may be stress due to cuts, but there is no need to take it out on students and/or parents. So, I will be going to the next district meeting because the staff is truely out of control. read more

My son has been going to this school for almost 2 years now and I have to say it is very disturbing. Today alone, 2 kids were jumped, a riot in the cafeteria resulting in two teachers being assaulted and so much violence. What are these schools coming to? We moved to Newark because we thought it would be a good neighborhood. One high school and one Jr. high school is not good for all these students. Very depressing and I am terrified for my child's safety. read more

very clean and updated high school. lots of fields for softball and huge parkinglots

Went there last night for Back-to-School night and was prepped for a looooong night of dry presentations. Instead I was treated to a bevy of highly enthusiastic educators. I was highly dubious when more than a few of them began their presentation with an apologetic statement about trying to cram 20 minutes of information in just 10 minutes (I thought 10 minutes in itself was 10 minutes too long). I was surprised at my genuine disappointment when that (increasingly annoying) bell rang to indicate time's up and we had to go to the next class. And I'm happy to say that I was disappointed at that darn bell every time it rang. :) Back to School night reminded me that what made High School something to look forward to was not just the safety-net of friends in the in-between times, but more importantly, those self-less, caring, giving, human beings that we oft-times take for granted, the ones that helped us become the adults we are now and the adults our kids will all-to-soon also become: OUR TEACHERS. To one of those generous and gracious educators, I'd again like to say how sorry I am that I came in with negative assumptions and derailed your presentation unnecesarily for however precious minutes just to appease my 'self-righteousness.' I'd like to humbly thank you for sharing your philosophy of not giving up on anyone as long as they are not giving up on themselves. Thank you also for showing (not telling) us how you're able to help each student who's really willing and able to surrender/overcome their 'barriers' to see how beautiful they really are inside by giving them the tools to bravely produce a true,and truly breathtaking unique self-portrait - with depth, feeling, and authenticity. And thereby letting us, their parents, see our kids honing their confidence in themselves and will definitely be equipped and ready to take flight. And therefore, make it that much less harder to let them go when the time comes - something that's definitely priceless. Thank you, MRS. CHITTLE. Lesson(s) learned: 1. I was reminded that assumptions should always be left at home, and that 2. sometimes I need to shut up and just eat my humble pie. Oh, and last but not least, 3. To thank all my teachers, and since this is High School, especially MR. WASSER, and MRS. SUCCO. (yes,NMHS was my high school too). read more

th teachers there are nice and helpful including mrs. narang ,mr johnson , mrs hong, mrs carlos :)