East Side High School

East Side High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
238 Van Buren St,  Newark, NJ
Newark Public School District
3.7
4.4
2,050 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Mario Santos
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
16%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
165
Full Time Teachers
165
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
24
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
40.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
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
225:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
72%
White
22.1%
Black
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 377 Students
Kean University 352 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 352 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 218 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 211 Students
Seton Hall University 173 Students
New York University 152 Students
Essex County College 151 Students
New Jersey City University 138 Students
Stockton University 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 112 Students
Nursing 96 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 68 Students
Biology 67 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Criminology 37 Students
Finance 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 208 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
10/27/2024
East high school is a great school and made me feel welcomed within my time here. I have gotten a great education and encountered great teachers so far.
4.0 Junior
10/20/2024
The best part is the connections that you are able to have between students and teachers. The worse part is that our cultural environment can be really toxic.
4.0 Senior
10/19/2024
Eastside provides an opportunity for a diversity of students to all get a good academic. The people are amazing and everyone is sweet to everyone. The faculty team are understanding and amazing people.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 14 Reviews
5.0 other
7/9/2025
I can say that at East Side I had experiences and opportunities that was only possible because of east Side like ECC program, where I graduated from High School with my Associates degree already
5.0 student
7/4/2025
During my years at East Side, I was able to learn and improve who I am with the help of teachers and other students. The experiences I had at school were mostly good and cool, I wouldn't trade this school for anywhere else.
4.0 student
7/1/2025
East Side High School is honestly a great place to grow, not just academically, but personally too. The teachers truly care and push you to do your best, while also being super supportive. There’s a strong sense of community, and you can really feel that people want to see you succeed. Whether it’s...
5.0 student
7/1/2025
East Side tough us as students so much! They provide us with support and joy! We have a lot of sport, clubs, events, academics achievements, rewards ceremonies for those who deserve, students like myself who are going to Harvard for the summer with everything paid! I truly believe that everything, o...

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East Side 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 2,050 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. East Side High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $520,391. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harrison High School, Arts High School, Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Side High School.

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