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Best High Schools in Newark, New Jersey
Compare 27 high schools in Newark. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
27
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
63,650
Total Students
Across Newark
15.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
27 schools found
About High Schools in Newark
Newark, New Jersey offers 27 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.
Science Park High School
publichighGrade 7-12
260 Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ 07102
7.4
Rating
Students
964
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
61%
Technology High School
publichighGrade 9-12
223 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07102
7.2
Rating
Students
662
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
62%
Bard Early College High School
publichighGrade 9-12
321 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103
5.5
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
32%
North Star Academy Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
10 Washington Place, Newark, NJ 07102
5.2
Rating
Students
6,714
Student-Teacher
35:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
42%
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
publichighGrade 9-12
498-544 West Market St, Newark, NJ 07107
5.1
Rating
Students
1,230
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
37%
Essex County Newark Tech
publichighGrade 9-12
91 West Market St, Newark, NJ 07103
4.5
Rating
Students
606
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
27%
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
charter schoolhighPK-12
909 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
3.1
Rating
Students
2,169
Student-Teacher
33:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
22%
Arts High School
publichighGrade 9-12
550 M L King Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
3
Rating
Students
611
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
University High School
publichighGrade 8-12
55 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ 07108
2.7
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Team Academy Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
60 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102
2.6
Rating
Students
6,406
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
17%
Lead Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
201 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103
2.5
Rating
Students
333
Student-Teacher
66:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
50%
Newark School Of Global Studies
publichighGrade 9-12
24 Crane Street, Newark, NJ 07104
2.5
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
publichighK-12
334 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
2.5
Rating
Students
123
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
50%
American History High School
publichighGrade 9-12
74 Montgomery St, Newark, NJ 07103
2.2
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology
publichighGrade 9-12
746 Sanford Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106
2.2
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Newark School Of Fashion & Design
publichighGrade 9-12
239 Woodside Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
1.9
Rating
Students
275
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
5%
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
charter schoolhighPK-12
125 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
1.6
Rating
Students
1,410
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
7%
John F. Kennedy School
publichighGrade 9-12
311 S Tenth St, Newark, NJ 07103
1.5
Rating
Students
143
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
30%
Central High School
publichighGrade 9-12
250 18Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
1.4
Rating
Students
1,051
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
9%
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
publichighGrade 9-12
80 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
1.3
Rating
Students
531
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math26%
ELA46%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)13
Moderate (15-20:1)1
Large (>20:1)6
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 6,714 students at North Star Academy Charter School
- Best ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many high schools are in Newark, New Jersey?
There are several high schools in Newark, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.
What is the best high school in Newark?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Newark include schools with ratings of 7.4 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Newark?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Newark is 15.3:1.