Arts High School

550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 601 students in grades 9-12, Arts High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Arts High School's student population of 601 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
601 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Arts High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arts High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1062 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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24%
26%
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45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arts High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
41%
32%
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Black
52%
15%
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White
7%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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85-89%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arts High School's ranking?
Arts High School is ranked #1062 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Arts High School often compared to?
Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Science Park High School, Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Arts High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Arts High School?
601 students attend Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Arts High School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arts High School?
Arts High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arts High School offer ?
Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arts High School part of?
Arts High School is part of Newark Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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