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Arts High School

550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Arts High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Arts High School's student population of 593 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
593 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Arts High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arts High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1556 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arts High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arts High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arts High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arts High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arts High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arts High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arts High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arts High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arts High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Arts High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Arts High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arts High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arts High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts High School's ranking?
Arts High School is ranked #1556 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Arts High School often compared to?
Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Science Park High School, Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Arts High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Arts High School?
593 students attend Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Arts High School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arts High School?
Arts High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arts High School offer ?
Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arts High School part of?
Arts High School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Arts High School located?
Arts High School is located in the Springfield And Belmont neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Springfield And Belmont.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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