LEAD Charter School vs Science Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 721 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LEAD Charter School
Newark · Charter high · Grades 9–12
333 students
Science Park High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 7–12
964 students
| Measure | LEAD Charter School Newark, New Jersey | Science Park High School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #357 of 357 | #115 of 357 |
| National rank | #16611 of 16,910 | #3714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 333 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 66.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 65% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Science Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 9.9).
- •Science Park High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 5%).
- •Science Park High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 10%).
- •LEAD Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 68%).
- •Science Park High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 66.6).
- •Science Park High School is the larger school with 964 students compared with 333.
- •LEAD Charter School is a charter school while Science Park High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 LEAD Charter School better than Science Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Science Park High School ranks higher (68.4 vs 9.9 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 LEAD Charter School and Science Park High School?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LEAD Charter School: 333. Science Park High School: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LEAD Charter School and Science Park High School rank in New Jersey?
LEAD Charter School is 357th of 357 and Science Park High School is 115th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).