Arts High School

Arts High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
550 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,  Newark, NJ
Springfield-Belmont Neighborhood
Newark Public School District
3.9
4.2
601 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ricardo Pedro
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
28.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
5
Equity
3
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
210:1

Student Diversity

Female
66.8%
Male
33.2%
Black
51.6%
Hispanic
41%
White
7.3%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best HS for the Arts in New Jersey
#24 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 302 Students
Kean University 215 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 206 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 186 Students
New York University 135 Students
Seton Hall University 134 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 110 Students
Rider University 110 Students
Drew University 106 Students
Rowan University 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 90 Students
Business 75 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Dance 42 Students
Biology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Criminology 28 Students
Visual and Performing Arts 27 Students
Communications 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 184 Reviews
2.0 Sophomore
5/23/2025
My experience at Arts High School so far is good. The students are very different from each other and some teachers are really nice. The staff members also can be understanding at times.
5.0 Senior
5/1/2025
Going to an Art high school was all I dreamt of when I was younger. When I entered my freshman year it did not fall short to my expectations. I was doing what I loved, experiencing new things and I was shown not only amazing opportunities, and academics but also community. My sophomore year I realized I was subconsciously holding myself back from class because I felt my artistic capabilities did not go as far as everybody's. Everyone always had art so easy but I couldn't pick up a pencil and I couldn't draw without crying. My Art teacher Mr, Fairfax asked me why I was late to class one day. I told him I had a bad morning. He asks me, "Did you wake up?" "yes?" I question. He smiled and said, "then it wasn't a bad morning." Mr. Fairfax brought me so much comfort in his words. it opened my eyes to a type of gratitude. It was like he was the only one who still believed in me. Who saw through all the other pieces of art and saw mine and thought I had too much to give up. So, I painted.
5.0 Senior
4/27/2025
It's been amaizng , I have had the best moments there , I have learned so many things such as being. Musician , how to preform like one , how to make something so small and turn it into something bigger and better.
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4.2 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/1/2025
Both of my daughters have graduated from this school and both are in college. My oldest is disabled mentally and academically and was able to graduate and attend a 2 year college.
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5.0 other
4/23/2014
I am a graduate of Arts High School. My name is Juliane Gonzalez a graduate of the 2005 class! This school is an opportunity for young artist to perfect their craft and learn if the Arts is truly for them. It is truly more than a high school. This school could use more acclaim and financial funding...
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5.0 other
2/16/2013
I would like to come to your school next year because I have a great talent I can sing,dance,play basketball,play football,
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5.0 parent
12/5/2012
I am an alumni of the school and now my daughter attends the school. I have noticed changes since my attendence but for the better; especially by adding dance as a new major which we did not have before. I moved back to NJ from PA but not immediately to Newark and what I noticed that we do not have...
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Arts High School

Arts High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Newark, NJ and is served by the Newark Public School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 601 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Arts High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $433,427. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Science Park High School, American History High School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arts High School.

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