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Central High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 · (973) 733-6378 · Part of Newark City School District
Students
1,051
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Central High School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 44.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 47.3%
Location
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250 18th Avenue, Newark
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9261
Grade 10273
Grade 11277
Grade 12240
Enrollment over time
729’20
838’21
894’22
826’23
1,051’24
Up 44.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 53%Hispanic 44%Two or more races <1%White <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.