Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
250 18th Ave,  Newark, NJ
Newark Public School District
4.0
5.0
838 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Sharnee Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
23
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
36.2%
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
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
122:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Black
72.3%
Hispanic
24.5%
Native American
1.1%
White
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

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.
Kean University 158 Students
Montclair State University 155 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 118 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 106 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 95 Students
Seton Hall University 78 Students
Essex County College 68 Students
New York University 65 Students
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 56 Students
Temple University 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 44 Students
Business 41 Students
Biology 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Dental Hygiene 14 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 13 Students
Small Business Management 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 98 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/31/2021
What I like about Central High School is that it is a bilingual school. The teachers helps most of the students who can't read and write in English, Central High School has a subject called ESL, ESL classes are for student like those who Speaks French who come from Africa/ Haiti. it helps you to in prove your english. what I also like about Central High High is the clubs and sports activities. What I would like to change only if it was possible is the way the students acts, I know it not just CHS, some of the student sometimes use inappropriate languages toward their mate and also sometimes toward the teachers, I know but they keep saying It a free country I think America being a free country doesn't mean the student has to use insult or use inappropriate word towards the teachers or another elderly person even though it's not in school.
5.0 Senior
5/20/2020
It has been a wonderful experience overall with amazing teachers and with my stay i could see there was a lot of ethnic diversity but with no discrimination.
5.0 Senior
10/14/2019
I have been attending Central high school since my freshman year I love it. It's very diverse. The staff and teachers listen to the students and help in anything.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 6 Reviews
5.0 student
5/5/2017
CHS is a great school. I have a totally different background and was worried about bullies but I have been received with love and kindness. Excellence is celebrated regardless of where you come from. Teachers interact with us like their own children. I am a 9th grader and can say I absolutely enjoy...
5.0 student
4/4/2014
this is my school beacuse they have great academics for students and the also have athletic activities for students as well
5.0 other
7/16/2013
Well I haven't seen the new school but the old school was incredible I loved it....I miss my school cant wait to come back home to see the new school......
5.0 parent
10/23/2008

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newark, NJ and is served by the Newark Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 838 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $432,918. Discover additional schools in the area, like John F. Kennedy School, Arts High School, Malcolm X Shabazz High School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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