For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,163 students in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in North Ironbound is East Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Side High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Side High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
238 Van Buren St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4900
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ include East Side High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark?
the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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