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
3.6
3.0
273 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Damon Holmes
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
57%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
25.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very 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%
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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 80 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 72 Students
Kean University 69 Students
Stockton University 49 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 49 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 47 Students
Essex County College 39 Students
New York University 36 Students
Seton Hall University 34 Students
Rowan University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 28 Students
Biology 26 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Small Business Management 9 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 54 Reviews
1.0 Alum
9/27/2020
When I attended this school I had a horrible experience. Sure this place builds character but it also tears it down. The adults don't care about the students whatsoever. Violence is the solution for everything in here and most of the teachers are underpaid and disrespected.
5.0 Senior
9/27/2018
My junior year in Shabazz , Everything was really disorganized and all over the place. As of now the new principle is doing a very good job. The school is more organized , the staff is more professional and the academics are improving.
3.0 Senior
2/6/2018
Academically, I was given many opportunities to prove my intelligence around others, and how much of a leader I am. With these given opportunities, I've been a top ten student in my class for most of my years in this school. Also, I was thankfully inducted into the National Honors Society, a society that consists a group of students with a GPA of a 3.0 and up, and show leadership skills.
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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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