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University High School
PublicHighGrades 8–12
55 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ 07108 · (973) 374-3190 · Part of Newark City School District
Students
426
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
City
Grades
8–12
What stands out about University High School
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency6%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.3%
Location
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55 Clinton Pl, Newark
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9119
Grade 10107
Grade 1194
Grade 12106
Enrollment over time
486’20
464’21
426’22
447’23
426’24
Down 12.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 77%Hispanic 21%Asian <1%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.