For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,456 students in 07103, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 07103, NJ are Essex County Newark Technical, Bard Early College High School and American History High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07103 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07103, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07103 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is American History 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07103, NJ Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex County Newark Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Bard Early College High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
American History High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 1,410 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Newark Vocational High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Kinney St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7308
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7308
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Side High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 07103, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 07103, NJ include Essex County Newark Technical, Bard Early College High School and American History High School.
How many public high schools are located in 07103?
9 public high schools are located in 07103.
What is the racial composition of students in 07103?
07103 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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