University High School

University High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
55 Clinton Plz,  Newark, NJ
Clinton Hill Neighborhood
Newark Public School District
3.5
4.7
464 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Edwin Mendez
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
21
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
34.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
5
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
163:1

Student Diversity

Female
63.6%
Male
36.4%
Black
80.5%
Hispanic
17.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
White
<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 206 Students
Kean University 191 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 175 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 118 Students
Seton Hall University 115 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 92 Students
Rider University 84 Students
Temple University 80 Students
Stockton University 75 Students
New York University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 87 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 40 Students
Biology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Accounting 20 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 189 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/28/2022
I am a former & current University parent . I love everything about the school . These past 4 years have been completely satisfying since Principal Hamilton came aboard . She genuinely cares for her babies & she takes great pride in her school .
4.0 Junior
7/19/2020
University high school challenges their scholars and offer a large amount of opportunities to help prepare for college. such as, College tours, Afterschool programs, Sat prep classes and more. However, some of the students lack of focus can be frustrating towards the whole classroom because the teachers have a hard time providing his/her students the information on a topic we're learning in that class. University cares for their students how all schools should which is great.
5.0 Alum
11/26/2019
It was a new experience, when I entered I knew that this was the right school for me and I loved all 4 years of it.
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4.7 11 Reviews
5.0 other
11/17/2017
I am an alumni from University High School class of 2013 and I absolutely loved everything about this school. The staff is dedicated to the excellence of the students futures and their well-being while still in school. You will not find another school whose staff is as nurturing and attentive as the...
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5.0 other
7/21/2012
I'm going to start freshman year at UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL , but I would love to get to know more about this school . I've heard it's a very good and respectable school to attend .
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5.0 other
1/26/2012
My experience at uhs was the greatest! Like honestly the teachers care about you can the principal maybe strict but at least we are controlled. Im currently in all honor class, and they are very challeging! I believe that this school is one of the best in newark!
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3.0 other
1/9/2011
My experience at this school these past two years have been honestly hard to believe. While I applied, i was told that UHS was a "terrific" high school and that I would be challenged to out-perform others. Turns out, intellectual competition is saddening for a "GREAT" school and not many care about...
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