Arts High School

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Arts High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ricardo Pedro
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.29
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
23
Science
21
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

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
210:1

Student Diversity

Female
73.3%
Male
26.7%
Hispanic
47.8%
Black
44.8%
White
4.7%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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 325 Students
Kean University 225 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 202 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 195 Students
New York University 143 Students
Seton Hall University 142 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 119 Students
Rowan University 115 Students
Stockton University 112 Students
Drew University 112 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 99 Students
Business 77 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Dance 44 Students
Biology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 33 Students
Criminology 32 Students
Communications 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 165 Reviews
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.
4.0 Senior
8/14/2024
Arts High School has a very diverse student population, and major arts. There are several majors that students can audition for.
5.0 Senior
8/13/2024
Majoring in dance at Arts high played a huge factor in my life. The best experience while attending this school was being able to display my work publicly in the junior and senior annual dance concert. Also being able to communicate and interact with other inspiring dancers to help develop your skills. The worst part about the experience of attending a performing arts school is being mental drained due to perfecting a skill everyday until you perfect it . I would like to see students being able to enjoy their major and become more engaged in what their doing.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
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...
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,
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 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 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% 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 3.29, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $437,806. 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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