Serving 419 students in grades 7-12, Newark Early College High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)4%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)17%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
88%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)75-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Newark Early College High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newark Early College High School?
419 students attend Newark Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Newark Early College High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newark Early College High School?
Newark Early College High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newark Early College High School offer ?
Newark Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Newark Early College High School part of?
Newark Early College High School is part of Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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