For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 273 students in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in South Broad Street is Malcolm X Shabazz High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Malcolm X Shabazz High School, with 70-74% 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
80 Johnson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6974
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6974
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ include Malcolm X Shabazz High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark?
the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark 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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