For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,112 students in 07103, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 07103, NJ are Essex County Newark Technical, Bard Early College High School and American History High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07103 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07103, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07103 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is American History High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07103, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex County Newark Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bard Early College High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
American History High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 1,393 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Newark Vocational High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Kinney St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7308
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7308
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Side High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
07103, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Legacy Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Morton St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 317-8361
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 317-8361
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
321 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-3870
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-3870
Gr: 5-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
557 Fifteenth Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6924
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6924
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
75 Morton St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6938
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6938
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7343
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7343
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8301
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8301
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Newark Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
301 West Kinney Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 297-0592
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 297-0592
Gr: 9-12
Newark Renaissance Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5056 Norfolk St
Newark, NJ 07103
(609) 943-4932
Newark, NJ 07103
(609) 943-4932
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students
150 Newton St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6848
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6848
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Peoples Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
321 Bergen Street, Room 211
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1790
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
70 Roseville Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 268-5312
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 268-5312
Gr: K-4 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Samuel L Berliner Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
70 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6641
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6641
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
University Heights Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
74 Hartford Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1965
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 623-1965
Gr: PK-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
200 Warren St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6903
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6903
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 07103, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 07103, NJ include Essex County Newark Technical, Bard Early College High School and American History High School.
How many public high schools are located in 07103?
9 public high schools are located in 07103.
What is the racial composition of students in 07103?
07103 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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