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Central High School

250 18Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103, United States
+1 (973) 733-6378
http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/ctl
1.4
Overall Rating

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Central High School Overview

About This School

Central High School is a public high in Newark, New Jersey, serving 1,051 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 18% proficiency in ELA and 9% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 77 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $77,741. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 175 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. In terms of ethnicity, the population is 53% Black and 44% Hispanic, with 1% identifying as White, 1% as Asian, and 1% as two or more races.

1,051
Total Students
Grade 9-12
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
77 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts18%
Mathematics9%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Essex County
Students per Counselor
175:1

Central High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

18%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 31%State Avg: 50%
9%
Mathematics
City Avg: 17%State Avg: 38%
N/A
Science

Class Information

13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 15.3:1
State Avg: 11.2:1
175
Students per Counselor

Central High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
77

Average Teacher Salary

$77,741
City Avg: $76,011
State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Students per Counselor175:1

Central High School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.38%
Male
46.62%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,051 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.76%
Hispanic44.24%
Asian0.76%
Black52.71%
Two or More Races0.86%
Native American0.29%

Central High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Central High School

Q: What is Central High School?

A: Central High School is a high public located in Newark.

Q: How many students attend Central High School?

A: Central High School has approximately 1,051 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Central High School

Central High School is a public high in Newark, New Jersey, serving 1,051 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 18% proficiency in ELA and 9% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 77 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $77,741. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 175 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. In terms of ethnicity, the population is 53% Black and 44% Hispanic, with 1% identifying as White, 1% as Asian, and 1% as two or more races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
Schoolary Research Team
Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Central High School - Newark, NJ

Quick Facts about Central High School
School NameCentral High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location250 18Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103, Newark, NJ
CountyEssex County
Phone+1 (973) 733-6378
Total Students1,051
Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Full-Time Teachers77
Rating1.4/10
ELA Proficiency18%
Math Proficiency9%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

What is Central High School?

Central High School is a high public located in Newark.

How many students attend Central High School?

Central High School has approximately 1,051 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 13:1.

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