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University High School

University High School is a public high school in Newark, NJ, serving grades 8–12, rated D+, with 426 students and an 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
8–12
Enrollment
426
Students per teacher
11.8:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
4

Student body

Black77%
Hispanic21%
Asian1%
White1%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
39% / 61%
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-7.0%
Prior-year enrollment
458

School details

Address
55 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ 07108
Phone
(973) 374-3190
Website
nps.k12.nj.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
341134002202
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School district

Newark City School District

District rating
C
Schools
64
Students
44,199
Spending per student
$23,399
Teachers (FTE)
2,841
Grades
PK–12
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About University High School

How is University High School rated?

University High School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Newark City School District is rated C overall.

What grades does University High School serve?

University High School serves grades 8–12 as a high school.

How many students attend University High School?

426 students attend University High School, down from 458 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What programs does University High School offer?

University High School offers 4 AP courses.

Which school district is University High School in?

University High School is part of Newark City School District, which reports 64 schools, 44,199 students and $23,399 of spending per student.