Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Newark Vocational 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 60-64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Newark Vocational 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 Newark Vocational High School is 0.54, 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.
Newark Vocational High School is ranked #2146 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newark Vocational High School?
The graduation rate of Newark Vocational High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newark Vocational High School?
592 students attend Newark Vocational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Newark Vocational High School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Vocational High School?
Newark Vocational High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newark Vocational High School offer ?
Newark Vocational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newark Vocational High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Newark Vocational High School located?
Newark Vocational 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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 60-64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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