For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,385 students in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Springfield And Belmont are Arts High School, American History High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arts 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arts High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
American History High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ include Arts High School, American History High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark?
the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
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