Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark vs University High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
155 students
University High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 8–12
426 students
| Measure | Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark Newark, New Jersey | University High School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 357 | #323 of 357 |
| National rank | #15923 of 16,910 | #15004 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 155 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 6% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 16.0).
- •University High School does better on math proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •University High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •University High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 82.6%).
- •Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.8).
- •University High School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 155.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark better than University High School?
On the Success Index (US), University High School ranks higher (21.7 vs 16.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark and University High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark: 155. University High School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark and University High School rank in New Jersey?
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is 350th of 357 and University High School is 323rd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).