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Best Newark Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public high schools serving 34,121 students in Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newark, NJ are Science Park High School, Technology High School and North Star Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Newark have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Newark, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Park High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Gr: 7-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Technology High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 481-5962
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
North Star Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Gr: K-12 | 6,714 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Essex County Newark Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Bard Early College High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
University High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Gr: 8-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 256-0909
Gr: PK-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #99.
Newark School Of Data Science And Information Technology
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
746 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 695-3748
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Team Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Park Place, Suite 802
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-0905
Gr: K-12 | 6,406 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1111.
Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Newark School Of Global Studies
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Crane Street
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5112
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
American History High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Newark School Of Fashion & Design
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 327-4466
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 1,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Clinton Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-0905
Gr: K-12 | 2,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1717.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Lead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
279 Chancellor Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
East Side High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
238 Van Buren St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Johnson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6974
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Newark Vocational High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 West Kinney St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7308
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
West Side High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2424.
Weequahic High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
279 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3923
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Barringer High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
90 Parker St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Rch
Alternative School
461 463 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-7078
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Regional School
Alternative School
395-97 No 5th Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-4333
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
Special Education School
334 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3820
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern State Prison
Alternative School
168 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114
(973) 578-2034
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
People's Achieve Community Charter School
Charter School
534 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 556-7070
Gr: K-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newark, NJ include Science Park High School, Technology High School and North Star Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Newark?
31 public high schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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