Malcolm X Shabazz High School

Malcolm X Shabazz High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
80 Johnson Ave,  Newark, NJ
Clinton Hill Neighborhood
Newark Public School District
3.7
3.0
273 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Damon Holmes
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
25.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
120:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Black
80.1%
Hispanic
17.6%
White
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
Montclair State University 85 Students
Kean University 74 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 73 Students
Stockton University 54 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 49 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 48 Students
Essex County College 41 Students
New York University 37 Students
Seton Hall University 37 Students
Rowan University 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 30 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Biology 25 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Accounting 11 Students
Small Business Management 11 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 56 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/30/2025
Well my experience has been a good one tho , I haven't stayed in the school up to a year but I love the school most especially the sports, health, students every thing was so good I love the school so far , in addiction the facilities are so good and neatness is 💯 the teachers are so caring the care much about there students, they teach us very well.
5.0 Senior
1/16/2023
Malcolm X Shabazz is a very disciplined and well maintained school that provides the students with the best needs and also has good teachers that helps students to understand whatever they are learning . It also has good counselors that helps students prepare for college and academically advice them.
5.0 Sophomore
6/23/2021
Malcolm X Shabazz is a great school. The teachers are always fun to talk to and they help the children boost their confidence. This have not only helped me step out of my shell but it helped me academically.
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3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/3/2023
I just was awarded section 8. I was so excited. I wanted to move out of Newark. Then I received a letter from Malcolm Shabazz stating that my son was one of 6 students in Newark district schools that was awarded a scholarship to Lincoln Tech. All expenses paid. Malcolm Shabazz also informed us that...
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1.0 other
10/28/2013
This school like every other school in Newark has a very low educational value the new principal might've calmed the school down and slightly changed its students demeanor but if you think you're gonna send your kid in here to get quality education you're not the truth is this school is very disorga...
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5.0 student
4/23/2012
Well Malcolm X. Shabazz Is a school That has allot of pride and school Spirit . The time i've spent there i left with memories for a lifetime .my teachers all were so caring . Your teachers were like you second parents in that building. I strived to be a bulldog scholor like many other but people ca...
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1.0 parent
12/21/2010
This school SUCKS!! It is a ZOO, the principle has no control over the kids, my daughter can't go to school because she keeps getting into fights and jumped by a bunch of other girls....my child will not be attending this school anymore. They should have kepy trhe old principle on board.....DO NOT S...
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Malcolm X Shabazz High School

Malcolm X Shabazz 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 273 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Malcolm X Shabazz 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 3.25, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $531,373. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, American History High School, John F. Kennedy School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Malcolm X Shabazz High School.

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