Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
250 18th Ave,  Newark, NJ
Springfield-Belmont Neighborhood
Newark Public School District
3.9
5.0
838 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Sharnee Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
22
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
36.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
122:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Black
72.3%
Hispanic
24.5%
Native American
1.1%
White
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<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.
Kean University 152 Students
Montclair State University 148 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 113 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 104 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 86 Students
Seton Hall University 75 Students
Essex County College 68 Students
New York University 60 Students
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 58 Students
Temple University 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 45 Students
Business 40 Students
Biology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 12 Students
Small Business Management 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 98 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/4/2022
I've been at Central since my freshman year. it's very diverse you would be able to find your own group that you fit in. Central has a great support system and will help you get back up whenever you need it.
5.0 Alum
8/14/2019
I graduated from Central High School with Honors. Didn't even know if that was possible but my guidance counselor and principal helped me make it possible. #ClassOf2019
4.0 Sophomore
12/30/2018
My experience at central was very good. I enjoy myself and the academics that we study is very good.
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5.0 6 Reviews
5.0 student
5/5/2017
CHS is a great school. I have a totally different background and was worried about bullies but I have been received with love and kindness. Excellence is celebrated regardless of where you come from. Teachers interact with us like their own children. I am a 9th grader and can say I absolutely enjoy...
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5.0 student
4/4/2014
this is my school beacuse they have great academics for students and the also have athletic activities for students as well
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5.0 other
7/16/2013
Well I haven't seen the new school but the old school was incredible I loved it....I miss my school cant wait to come back home to see the new school......
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5.0 parent
10/23/2008
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