For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 683 students in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Weequahic are Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark and Weequahic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Weequahic, Newark, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
279 Chancellor Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-1234
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Weequahic High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
279 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3923
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3923
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
Special Education School
334 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3820
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3820
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ include Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark and Weequahic High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark?
the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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