For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,280 students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in University Heights are Science Park High School and Marion P. Thomas Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Science Park 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 96% 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 University Heights, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Park High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Grades: 7-12
| 970 students
Rank: #22.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Grades: PK-12
| 1,393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ include Science Park High School and Marion P. Thomas Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark?
the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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