Best high schools in Newark (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 18 schools in Newark, New Jersey. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 168Science Park High SchoolNewark · Public High65% Math proficiency · 964 students
- 266Technology High SchoolNewark · Public High70% Math proficiency · 662 students
- 350Bard Early College High SchoolNewark · Public High32% Math proficiency · 395 students
- 443Newark Vocational High SchoolNewark · Public High86.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 591 students
- 538Newark School of Global StudiesNewark · Public High83.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 377 students
- 636Newark Sch of Data Science and Information TechnologyNewark · Public High79.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 414 students
- 734Arts High SchoolNewark · Public High13% Math proficiency · 611 students
- 830Newark School of Fashion & DesignNewark · Public High88% Free/reduced-price lunch · 275 students
- 925American History High SchoolNewark · Public High7% Math proficiency · 386 students
- 1022University High SchoolNewark · Public High6% Math proficiency · 426 students
- 1117West Side High SchoolNewark · Public High4% Math proficiency · 541 students
- 1217Central High SchoolNewark · Public High2% Math proficiency · 1,051 students
- 1316East Side High SchoolNewark · Public High8% Math proficiency · 2,046 students
- 1416Barringer High SchoolNewark · Public High5% Math proficiency · 1,894 students
- 1516Eagle Academy for Young Men of NewarkNewark · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 155 students
- 1614Weequahic High SchoolNewark · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 592 students
- 1711Malcolm X Shabazz High SchoolNewark · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 531 students
- 1810LEAD Charter SchoolNewark · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 333 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science Park High School Newark · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 68.4 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 964 |
| 2 | Technology High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.4 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 662 |
| 3 | Bard Early College High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 395 |
| 4 | Newark Vocational High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 86.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 591 |
| 5 | Newark School of Global Studies Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.9 Lower 50% | 83.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 377 |
| 6 | Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 79.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 414 |
| 7 | Arts High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 8 | Newark School of Fashion & Design Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 29.8 Lower 50% | 88% Free/reduced-price lunch | 275 |
| 9 | American History High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.2 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 386 |
| 10 | University High School Newark · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 21.7 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 11 | West Side High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 541 |
| 12 | Central High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.9 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 1,051 |
| 13 | East Side High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.1 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 2,046 |
| 14 | Barringer High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 1,894 |
| 15 | Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 155 |
| 16 | Weequahic High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 592 |
| 17 | Malcolm X Shabazz High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 531 |
| 18 | LEAD Charter School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 9.9 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 333 |
Science Park High School in Newark leads the 2025 list of high schools in Newark with a Success Index (US) of 68.4. Of the 18 schools shown, 17 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New Jersey high schools rankings, every school on the Newark page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Newark?
Science Park High School in Newark, New Jersey ranks first among high schools in Newark with a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 964).
How are high schools in Newark ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.