For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,581 students in 07108, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 07108, NJ are University High School and Malcolm X Shabazz High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07108 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07108, 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 07108 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University 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 07108, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Grades: 8-12
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Johnson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6974
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6974
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
People's Achieve Community Charter School
Charter School
534 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 556-7070
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 556-7070
Grades: K-12
| 780 students
07108, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve Community Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
534 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(862) 240-4887
Newark, NJ 07108
(862) 240-4887
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
534 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6970
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6970
Grades: PK
| 67 students
229 18th Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6824
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6824
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
823 S 16th St
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-2890
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6815
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6815
Grades: PK-8
| 499 students
Newark Innovation Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
190 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-8326
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-8326
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Newark Legacy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
823 S. 16th Street
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-7000
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 642 students
695 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6844
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6844
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 07108, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 07108, NJ include University High School and Malcolm X Shabazz High School.
How many public high schools are located in 07108?
3 public high schools are located in 07108.
What is the racial composition of students in 07108?
07108 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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