For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 464 students in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Upper Clinton Hill is University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Gr: 8-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ include University High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark?
the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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