NewarkEnrollsGuidebook2021 22 Min

A C H O I C E F O R A L L S T U D E N T S
2021-2022 ENROLLMENT PROCESS
www.newarkenrolls.org
LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Dear Newark Families,
I am excited to share the sixth year of the Newark Enrolls school guidebook with you. For each of the 70+ schools that
participate in Newark Enrolls, you will find a one-page profile that provides you with important information about the school
in our unified enrollment system process. This year, we are excited to continue our partnership with SchoolMint, our online
platform which has simplified the online application. While the overall process has remained the same, we have been able to
take advantage of enhanced mobile features, an interactive school finder, and a streamlined online registration process. As our
partnership with SchoolMint continues, we will introduce even more features.
This year’s guidebook includes:
• A full page of family-friendly information for every participating PK-12 school

• Details about sports, clubs, community partnerships, and before and after school opportunities
• Robust academic performance data (e.g.: NJSLA scores; high school graduation rates, etc.)
We hope that this guidebook will help you choose schools that will provide the best education possible for your children and set
them on a path for success.
In addition, over the last few years we have collected feedback from families, students, educators, and community leaders about
how to make the enrollment process better and ensure that it works for you. We have taken your feedback into consideration
and have made on-going improvements in the following ways:
• Created a family-friendly online application

• Improved sibling matching to ensure siblings are placed in the same school, whenever possible
• Increased priority for geographic preference to ensure that all children (from within the neighborhood) have access to
neighborhood schools first, before students from outside the neighborhood
Families who are interested in participating in the enrollment process should visit www.newarkenrolls.org to:
• Attend the Virtual School Fair on November 14, 2020

• Learn about school options through the new School Finder system
• View a calendar of virtual open houses and enrollment events taking place at schools throughout the city
• Submit an application for their children
Please remember that if you are happy with your child’s current school and their next grade and/or program is available at that
school, you do not need to complete the application process. Your child will automatically continue their enrollment at their
current school.
The application process dates are:
• November 14, 2020 - Application Window Opens at 3pm

• January 29, 2021 - Application Window Closes
• February 5, 11, & 19, 2021 - Admissions Test for NBOE 8th graders
• February 6, 13, & 20, 2021 - Admissions Test for Non-NBOE 8th graders
While we know that this has been a school year like no other, we thank you for your partnership, and look forward to supporting
you and your children as you consider the incredible school options for the 2021-2022 school year.
Sincerely,
Roger León
Superintendent
Newark Board of Education
GUIDEBOOK USE - CHOOSING A SCHOOL
Welcome to the Newark Enrolls Guidebook!
This guidebook is intendend to provide information to help you make a school choice for your child(ren) in the city of Newark
through the Newark Enrolls Universal Enrollment application process. All families are given the opportunity to choose the right
school for their child(ren) at almost every school in Newark.
How to begin choosing a school?
This guidebook is a great place to start! Consider some of these points:
What does your child enjoy most about school? • Newark offers a variety of school options. This book is
designed to give you an overview of the academic rigor and
What experience do you want your child to have extracurricular opportunities that each school offers. Each
at school? school has a full-page profile filled with information.
• This book includes district public schools (operated by the
Newark Board of Education) and many, but not all, charter
schools (operated by independent organizations, yet adhering
to the same educational requirements as district schools).
Some charter schools do not participate in the Newark Enrolls
Universal Enrollment application process, so they are not
included in this book.
Does your child have any special considerations?

• Find information regarding special education and physical
accessibility on page 107.
• Find information regarding bilingual/ESL programs on page
114.
• Find information on private pre-k providers along with NBOE
providers (both offer the same curriculum for pre-kindergarten
children) start on page 17.
Practical information: Where is the school? Find all of that information on each school profile, on the top and
How long is the commute? Are before-school or on the right side of the page. Visit our School Finder at:
afterschool programs available? www.newarkenrolls.org
Visit the school! A virtual school visit is always an option for you. Making a school
choice can (and should) include more information than this book
contains. Talking with staff and seeing the school virtually can be
extremely informative, and is encouraged. Please call the school
to schedule a virtual school visit. Phone numbers for schools are
included on each school’s profile page in this guidebook.
Narrow down to a list of 8 top choices and

submit an application via www.newarkenrolls.org In order to submit your application, for the 2021-22 school year,
verify this information:
• Does the school participate in Newark Enrolls? (All NBOE
district schools and most charter schools do.) Non-
participating charter schools will require separate applications.
Please contact the school directly.
• The application window for next school year is November 14,
2020 - January 29, 2021 of the current school year.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FRONT PAGES ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS

2 Letter from the Superintendent 44 Eagle Academy for Young Men
3 Guidebook Use - Choosing a School 45 East Ward Elementary School
4 Table of Contents 46 Elliott Street Elementary School
5 Table of Contents 47 First Avenue Elementary School
6 FAQs About the Newark Enrolls Process 48 Franklin Elementary School
7 Application Process 49 George Washington Carver Elementary School
8 Tips for Applying 50 Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
9 District Data Summary 51 Harriet Tubman Elementary School
10 How to Read the School Profile Pages 52 Hawkins Street Elementary School
12 Central Ward Map 53 Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School
13 East Ward Map 54 Ivy Hill Elementary School
14 North Ward Map 55 KIPP: Newark
15 South Ward Map 56 Lafayette Street Elementary School
16 West Ward Map 57 Lincoln Elementary School
58 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS 59 Luis Muñoz Marin Elementary School
60 Marion P. Thomas Charter School

18 Early Childhood Centers
61 McKinley Elementary School
62 Michelle Obama Elementary School
63 Mount Vernon Elementary School
22 Central Ward Pre-K Map
64 Newark Boys Choir
23 Central Ward Pre-K Information
65 Newark Educators’ Community Charter School
24 East Ward Pre-K Map
66 New Horizons Community Charter School
25 East Ward Pre-K Information
67 North Star Academy Charter School
26 North Ward Pre-K Map
68 Oliver Street Elementary School
27 North Ward Pre-K Information
69 Park Elementary School
28 South Ward Pre-K Map
70 Peshine Avenue Elementary School
29 South Ward Pre-K Information
71 Philip’s Academy Charter School
30 West Ward Pre-K Map
72 Quitman Street Elementary School
31 West Ward Pre-K Information
73 Rafael Hernandez Elementary School
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS 74 Ridge Street Elementary School
34 Abington Avenue Elementary School 75 Roberto Clemente Elementary School
35 Achieve Clinton Hill Charter School 76 Roseville Community Charter School
36 Ann Street Elementary School 77 Salomé Ureña Elementary School
37 Avon Avenue Elementary School 78 Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
38 Belmont Runyon Elementary School 79 South Street Elementary School
39 Camden Street Elementary School 80 South 17th Street Elementary School
40 Chancellor Avenue Elementary School 81 Speedway Avenue Elementary School
41 Cleveland Elementary School 82 Sussex Avenue Elementary School
42 Dr. E. Alma Flagg Elementary School 83 Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School
43 Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School 84 Wilson Avenue Elementary School
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MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS

86 American History High School
87 Arts High School
88 Bard Early College High School
89 Barringer High School
90 Central High School
91 Eagle Academy for Young Men
92 East Side High School
93 Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
94 KIPP: Newark
95 Malcolm X Shabazz High School
96 Marion P. Thomas High School of Culinary & Perfoming Arts
97 Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
98 Newark School of Fashion & Design
99 Newark School of Global Studies
100 Newark Vocational High School
101 North Star Academy Charter School
102 Science Park High School
103 Technology High School
104 University High School
105 Weequahic High School
106 West Side High School
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
108 Special Education Programs
109 Bruce Street School for the Deaf

110 Fourteenth Avenue School
111 John F. Kennedy School
112 New Jersey Regional Day School
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
114 Bilingual/ESL Education Programs
115 Important Terms
116 Community Resource Directory Information
117 Newark Board of Education and Acknowledgements/Special Thanks
118 Important Contact Information
119 Notes
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEWARK ENROLLS PROCESS
Visit www.newarkenrolls.org for the most up to date information on the application, frequently asked questions, and matching
policies.
1. Will my student receive their first choice?

• The only reason a Newark student would not get into his or her first choice would be if the school does not have
enough seats for all applicants.
• When a student does not receive his or her first choice, the matching process will move down the student’s list of
schools in order to place the student in his or her highest-ranked school with available seats.
2. How many families get into their top choice?

• Last year, 82.1% of Kindergarten students were matched to their first choice of school.
• Last year, 93.7% of Kindergarten students were matched to one of their top 3 choice of school.
3. Can my student be matched to a school that isn’t listed on his/her application?

• In rare cases, if a student needs a new school and only lists one or two schools, the student may be matched to their
neighborhood school if the number of applicants exceeds the number of seats at their ranked schools.*
• Applicants are never matched to a charter school unless they list it on their application.
4. I would like my children to attend the same school as their sibling. What should I do?
• With the exception of magnets and some specialized schools, applicants who have a sibling currently attending the
school receives the highest priority at the school.
• Siblings who are applying at the same time receive priority to be matched together. If one of the students is matched
to a school, his/her sibling(s) will be given preference to be matched to the same school.
5. How does the neighborhood preference work?

• Seats in these schools are prioritized for siblings first. All remaining seats are prioritized for students who live within
the neighborhood.
6. How does the magnet and specialized schools matching process work?
• District magnet and specialized schools have admission criteria. These schools rank all applicants using different
criteria including standardized test scores, grades, and attendance. Some may also require an audition or an interview.
• All students can apply for admission into a magnet school.
• Sibling priority does not apply to magnet schools.
• Please review the magnet criteria information listed on the school’s information page or visit: www.newarkenrolls.org
for the most up-to-date information.
NBOE Magnet High Schools
American History High School Science Park High School

Arts High School Technology High School
Bard Early College High School University High School
NBOE Specialized High Schools
Eagle Academy for Young Men

Newark School of Global Studies
Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
Newark Vocational High School
Newark School of Fashion & Design
*Please make sure you have your children under one schoolmint account.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Who should fill out an application?

Stage 1 • Students who are enrolling in school for the first time.
• Students who are in the last grade of their current
school and need a new school for next year.
NOVEMBER 14 - JANUARY 29
• Students who need a change in their school for next
year.
How will families learn about their match?

• Families can log into their Newark Enrolls account if they
submitted an application online at www.newarkenrolls.org.
Stage 2
• Families can also learn about the status of their application
MID APRIL
at their current school.
• We will notify you via email or text messaging when
matches are available.
School Registration/Enrollment
Stage 3 When you receive a match:
• You must register at your new school at www.newarkenrolls.org.
LATE APRIL - JUNE
TIPS FOR APPLYING
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION ONLINE

STEP 1: Visit the Newark Enrolls website:
• www.newarkenrolls.org
STEP 2: Verify that you have access to your School Mint account.
Need an account? Request one at www.newarkenrolls.org
STEP 3: Complete the application by the January 29, 2021 deadline date.
If you need assistance please contact your child’s current school.
TIPS FOR APPLYING
Submit your application during the application window before January 29!
• All families who apply during this period have an equal chance of being
matched to schools.
• Families who apply after the application deadline will only have access
to schools with remaining seats.
Rank your schools on the application in order of preference.
• Put a mix of school types on your application.

• For High School students, in addition to the most popular schools,
make sure to include schools that match your academic profile and
non-magnet schools.
• All magnet schools rank students based on academic profile
which includes grades, attendance, and test scores. In some cases,
an additional audition, writing assessment, or interview may be
required.
Check the commute for all schools on your list.
• Make sure you have a transportation plan for each one, since you may
be matched to any school on your application.
• Students in 8th grade or below, are eligible for New Jersey Transit
bus tickets if they live more than 2 miles from their school.
• Students in 9th grade or above are eligible for New Jersey Transit
bus tickets if they live more than 2.5 miles from their school.
Visit www.newarkenrolls.org for the most up to date information on the application timeline, frequently asked
questions, and resources.
TABLE OFDATA
DISTRICT CONTENTS
SUMMARY
STUDENT ENROLLMENT (2019-2020)
Grades Enrollment Percent of Total Enrollment
Pre-K 2,221 6%
K-8 24,408 65.9%
9-12 9,934 26.8%
Adult Education 486 1.3%
Total Enrollment 37,049 100.0%
STUDENT RACE & ETHNICITY (2019-2020)

Race & Ethnicity Enrollment Percent of Total Enrollment
Black 14,957 40.4%
Hispanic 19,264 52%
White 3,175 8.6%
Asian 354 1%
Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander 74 <1%
Native American 106 <1%
Two or More Races*
FAMILY INCOME (2019-2020)

Meal Subsidy Status Enrollment Percent of Total Enrollment
Free Lunch 25,555 69%
Reduced-Price Lunch 2,639 7.1%
Paid Lunch (Income above the 8,852 23.9%
qualifying threshold)
ADDITIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS (2019-2020)

Disability Classification Enrollment Percent of Total Enrollment
Special Education 6,558 17.8%
General Education 30,447 82.2%
Limited English Proficient 7,216 19.5%
Total Enrollment 44,221
NJSLA: PERCENT MET & EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS (SPRING 2019)

Subject 3-8 9-11 Overall
ELA 35.9% 31.5% 34.8%
Math 27.2% 15.1% 24.1%
ADDITIONAL STUDENT OUTCOMES (2018-2019)

Measure
Average Daily Attendance 95.7%
Four-year graduation rate 81.1%
*Categories with fewer than 10 students are suppressed for privacy
HOW TO READ THE SCHOOL PROFILE PAGES
To view more information about NBOE district schools, please visit http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/data-research/ to access the school summaries.
TITLE INFORMATION
Entry Grade First grade level offered by the school.
Total Number of Seats in
The number of seats available in the entry grade this year.
Entry Grade
Seat Availability
Percentage of applicants
The percent of students who ranked the school #1 on their application and who were matched to
who listed this school first
the school. For example, if the number is 25%, it means that only 25% of students who ranked the
and were matched to this
school #1 were matched to the school.
school
The average daily attendance was calculated by adding all of the total present days of
Average Daily Attendance attendance for all students divided by the total days enrolled for all students.
For charter schools this information was self-reported.

Percent of students who are “chronically absent” for any reason, e.g., excused, unexcused, etc.
Additional School Data during the 2019-2020 School year. “Chronically absent” is defined as missing 10% or more of the
Percentage of Students
days the student is enrolled.
Chronically Absent
For charter schools this information is self reported.
AP (Advanced Placement) AP Participation rate was calculated by dividing the number of students enrolled in at least one
Enrollment Rate AP course by the total number of students enrolled as of October, 15th, 2017.
Percentage of Students English Language Arts New Jersey requires students to take the NJSLA assessments. These tests are designed to deter-
who scored proficient and mine proficiency level mastery of the state standards for their current grade level. The percent-
above on NJSLA Mathematics age reflects the proportion of students who scored “proficient”.*1
For elementary/middle grades the average section size is calculated based on the number of
Elementary students in each homeroom section. Sections containing multiple grade levels taught by the
Average Section Size same teacher at the same time were summed together. Data pulled June, 2020.
For high school grades the average section size is calculated based on the number of students
High School in typical sections, excluding self-contained, lunch, and online sections. Sections taught by the
same teacher at the same time were summed together. Data pulled June 2020.
Number of devices available
Access to Technology Calculated from internal technology inventory. Devices include: laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads.
for student use per school
The percentage of students at the school who entered 9th grade four years earlier (in Fall 2016)
and graduated in 2020. This cohort also includes transfers into the school and excludes students
Graduation Rates 4-Year Graduation Rate who were verified as transferring out.
For charter schools this information is self reported.

This represents the percentage of high school 2017 graduates who enrolled in a post-secondary
Total Percent Enrolled institution by fall 2018. The available data is from the New Jersey Department of Education 2019-
2020 Performance Reports.
Postsecondary Enrollment Percent Enrolled in a 2-Year This represents the percentage of high school graduates who enrolled in a two-year post-
Rates College secondary program of students who enrolled in any post-secondary school.
This represents the percentage of high school graduates who enrolled in a four-year post-
Percent Enrolled in a 4-Year
secondary program of students who enrolled in any post-secondary school.
College
The percent of teachers with five of more years of experience as of the end of the 2018-19 school
Percent of Teachers year. This indicator excludes experience gained outside of NBOE. Positions include all
employed with NBOE for 5+ instructional staff (i.e., all those evaluated on the Framework for Effective Teaching) at school
years sites. Instructional staff includes all subject teachers and academic interventionists. This indicator
excludes administrators.IV
Percent of Highly Effective
The percentage of teachers from the academic year (2018-19) still employed as teachers at
and Effective Teachers
Teacher Data the same school this academic year (2019-20) who received an effective or highly effective
retained from 2017-18 to
evaluation rating. These indicators describe school retention and not retention in the district.IV
2018-19
The ratio of student enrollment to certified teachers. Students were defined as those actively
Student-Teacher Ratio enrolled during the 2019-20 school year. Teachers were defined as those employees, as of June,
2020, with teacher certifications and includes Academic Interventionist and Teachers.
Percent of Teachers with Percent of teachers at each school whose highest level of education is either a Masters or
advanced degrees Doctoral Degree. This data is from the 2018-19 NJDOE performance reports.
CITATIONS
I. NBOE’s Data, Research, and Evaluation homepage: http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/data-research
II. New Jersey Department of Education School Performance Reports: https://homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/pr
III. Data self reported by charter school
IV. Due to the pandemic, this data was not updated
*1 Due to the pandemic, students did not take the NJSLA assessments in the 2019-2020 school year
SCHOOL MAPS
BASED ON WARD
Artwork by: Ana Agostinho Ribeiro, Grade 7, Wilson Avenue School

CENTRAL WARD MAP
EAST WARD MAP
NORTH WARD MAP
SOUTH WARD MAP
WEST WARD MAP
EARLY
CHILDHOOD
CENTERS
Artwork by: Ava Morton, Pre-K, Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
Jeanne Ramirez
ECC: CENTRAL
70 Montgomery Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Early Childhood Center 973-733-7257
Strengthening Families, One Child at a Time! 8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/ecs-central
GRADES: PK3-PK4 | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: 184 | SCHOOL CODE: 102

About Our School Uniform Colors
We are a safe and nurturing learning environment committed to creating and sustaining a high-qual- Top: Navy Blue
ity preschool program that supports the development of the whole child. We encourage them to Bottom: Khaki
“REACH” for success by being respectful, excited about learning, in attendance daily, curious and
Community Partnerships
helpful to others.
Head Start, Pastor Tilley Outreach Project, Raising
A Reader - United Way of Essex and West Hudson,
Unique Fact Rutgers - Dental, Newark Day
Our school services only pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 year old students.
Early Education
Pre-K Head Start
SEAT AVAILABILITY
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS SCHOOL Special Education Programs
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE
FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS SCHOOL LAST YEAR Preschool Disabled, Preschool Disabled-Autism
Pre-K3 204 85%
After School Options
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1 After school care is offered by Newark Day Center
for eligible families.
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 91% End Time: 5:30 PM
Grades: PK3, PK4
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019-2020) 40%
Cost: Programs are free of charge
RETENTION OF HIGHLY Provider: Newark Day Center
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO EFFECTIVE TEACHERS
11 to 1 100%
Jeanne Ramirez
ECC: NORTH
228 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ 07104
www.nps.k12.nj.us/ecs-north
GRADES: PK3-PK4 | WARD: NORTH | ENROLLMENT: 130 | SCHOOL CODE: 039

helpful to others. Community Partnerships
Head Start, New Jersey Food Bank, Raising A
Reader - United Way of Essex and West Hudson,
Unique Fact
Newark Day
Early Education
Pre-K Head Start
SEAT AVAILABILITY
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS SCHOOL After School Options
FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS SCHOOL LAST YEAR
After school care is offered by Newark Day Center
Pre-K3 144 83% for eligible families.
End Time: 5:30 PM
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Grades: PK3, PK4
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 93%
Provider: Newark Day Center
RETENTION OF HIGHLY
12 to 1 77%
Jeanne Ramirez
ECC: SOUTH
255 Chancellor Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
www.nps.k12.nj.us/ecs-south
GRADES: PK3-PK4 | WARD: SOUTH | ENROLLMENT: 178 | SCHOOL CODE: 166

helpful to others.
Head Start, Jewish Renaissance, Pastor Tilley
Outreach Project, Raising A Reader - United Way
Unique Fact of Essex and West Hudson, South Ward Children’s
Our school services only pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 year old students. Alliance
Early Education
SEAT AVAILABILITY Pre-K Head Start
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS SCHOOL
FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS SCHOOL LAST YEAR After School Options
Pre-K3 180 96%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1 End Time: 5:30 PM
Grades: PK3, PK4
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 93% Cost: Programs are free of charge
RETENTION OF HIGHLY
13 to 1 100%
Jeanne Ramirez
EAST WARD ANNEX AT

119 Clifford Street
Newark, NJ 07105
CLIFFORD STREET 8:25 AM - 2:55 PM

www.nps.k12.nj.us/
Early Childhood Center
Strengthening Families, One Child at a Time!
GRADES: PK3-PK4 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: NA | SCHOOL CODE: 115

helpful to others. Community Partnerships
Unique Fact
Newark Day
Early Education
Pre-K Head Start
SEAT AVAILABILITY
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS SCHOOL After School Options
Pre-K3 45 NA for eligible families.
End Time: 5:30 PM
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Grades: PK3, PK4
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) NA
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019-2020) NA
RETENTION OF HIGHLY
NA NA
Jeanne Ramirez
SOUTH STREET ANNEX AT

184 Pacific Street
Newark, NJ 07105
PACIFIC STREET
973-465-4880
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/
Early Childhood Center
Strengthening Families, One Child at a Time!
GRADES: PK3-PK4 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: 184 | SCHOOL CODE: 093

helpful to others.
Unique Fact Newark Day
Early Education
Pre-K Head Start
SEAT AVAILABILITY
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS SCHOOL After School Options
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE
FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS SCHOOL LAST YEAR After school care is offered by Newark Day Center
Pre-K3 45 NA
End Time: 5:30 PM
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1 Grades: PK3, PK4
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) NA Provider: Newark Day Center
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019-2020) NA
RETENTION OF HIGHLY
NA NA
Artwork by: Alexi Valde, Grade 7, Wilson Avenue School
CENTRAL WARD PRE-K MAP
LIST OF CENTRAL WARD PRE-K LOCATIONS
PK PROGRAMS THAT REQUIRE NEWARK ENROLLS APPLICATION

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TYPE PHONE NUMBER HEAD START
Camden Street 281 Camden Street
District 973-733-6994
Newark, NJ 07103
Cleveland 388 Bergen Street
District 973-733-6944 Yes
Newark, NJ 07108
Early Childhood Center - Central 70 Montgomery Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Franklin 42 Park Avenue
District 973-268-5250
Newark, NJ 07104
Harriet Tubman 504 10th Street
District 973-733-6934
Newark, NJ 07103
Louise A. Spencer School 66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
District 973-733-6931
Newark, NJ 07108
McKinley 1 Colonnade Place
Newark, NJ 07104
Newark Educators’ Community Charter School 9-11 Hill Street
Charter 973-732-3848
(PK4) Newark, NJ 07102
Quitman Street 21 Quitman Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Roberto Clemente 257 Summer Avenue
District 973-268-5291
Newark, NJ 07104
PK PROGRAMS WITH WALK-IN ENROLLMENT

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TYPE PHONE NUMBER
Chen School Inc. 24 Maiden Lane
Private Provider 973-622-5184
Newark, NJ 07102
Community Hills 85 Irvine Turner Boulevard
Newark, NJ 07103
Community Hills-Harmony House 278 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
King Memorial 224 West Kinney Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Leaguers - 999 Broad 999 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Leaguers - 177 Central Avenue 177 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Leaguers - University 405-425 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
Leaguers - Metropolitan 149 Springfield Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Leaguers - Orange Street 563 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107
Leaguers - South Orange Street 200 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Leaguers - Springfield 302-304 Springfield Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Newark Day at ECC 303 University Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
Newark Day Care Center 43 Hill Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Sarah Ward - Jay Street 27 Jay Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Sarah Ward - Lock Street 105 Lock Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Urban League of ECCDC 504 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
EAST WARD PRE-K MAP
LIST OF EAST WARD PRE-K LOCATIONS
East Ward Elementary School 104 Oliver Street
District 973-465-4870
Newark, NJ 07105
East Ward Annex at Pacific Street 184 Pacific Street
District
Newark, NJ 07105
Lafayette Street 205 Lafayette Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Oliver Street 104 Oliver Street
District 973-465-4872
Newark, NJ 07105
South Street School 44 Hermon Street
District 973-465-4880
Newark, NJ 07105
South Ward Annex at Clifford Street 119 Clifford Street
District
Newark, NJ 07105

Brighter Tomorrows II 578-582 Market Street
Newark, NJ 07105
IEP - Ironbound 697 Market Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Ironbound Children’s Center 1 New York Avenue
Newark, NJ 07105
La Casa de Don Pedro Head Start/St. Francis 87-89 Saint Francis Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Leaguers - Elm Street 182 Van Buren Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Rainbowland I 67-71 Somme Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Rainbowland II 115-129 Gotthart Street
Newark, NJ 07105
St. Justine III 360 New York Avenue
Newark, NJ 07105
NORTH WARD PRE-K MAP
LIST OF NORTH WARD PRE-K LOCATIONS
Abington Avenue 209 Abington Avenue
District 973-268-5230
Newark, NJ 07107
Early Childhood Center - North 228 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ 07104
Elliott Street 721 Summer Avenue
District 973-268-5360
Newark, NJ 07104
First Avenue 214 First Avenue
District 973-268-5240
Newark, NJ 07107
Luis Muñoz School 663 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
Park Elementary 120 Manchester Place
District 973-268-5999
Newark, NJ 07104
Rafael Hernandez 345 Broadway
District 973-481-5004
Newark, NJ 07104
Roberto Clemente 257 Summer Avenue
District 973-268-5291
Newark, NJ 07104
Salomé Ureña Elementary 284 First Avenue
District 973-412-1174
Newark, NJ 07107

Holiness Pentecostal Church Day Care 22 Halleck Street
Newark, NJ 07104
IEP - Summer Place 29 Summer Place
Newark, NJ 07104
Kiddie Korner - Verona Avenue 319-321 Verona Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
La Casa de Don Pedro-Head Start/Roseville 168-174 Roseville Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
La Casa Head Start/Pre-K & Early Head Start Academy 201 First Street
Newark, NJ 07107
La Casa De Don Pedro - Broadway 39 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
La Casa De Don Pedro - First Street 202-216 First Street
Newark, NJ 07107
La Casa De Don Pedro - Park Avenue 75 Park Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
Mount Carmel Guild Cares 594 North 7th Street
Newark, NJ 07107
Parkside Preschool II 354 Park Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
Perpetual Help Day Nursery 170 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
The North Ward - 300 Mt. Prospect Avenue 300-306 Mt. Prospect Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
The North Ward - 341 Roseville Avenue 341 Roseville Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
The North Ward - 346 Mt. Prospect Avenue 346 Mt. Prospect Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
The North Ward - 475 Mt. Prospect Avenue 475 Mt. Prospect Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
SOUTH WARD PRE-K MAP
LIST OF SOUTH WARD PRE-K LOCATIONS
Avon Avenue 219 Avon Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
Belmont Runyon 1 Belmont Runyon Way
District 973-733-6920
Newark, NJ 07108
Early Childhood Center - South 255 Chancellor Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
George Washington Carver Elementary School 333 Clinton Place
District 973-705-3800
Newark, NJ 07112
Great Oaks Legacy 823 South 16th Street
Charter 973-374-7000
Newark, NJ 07108
Hawthorne Avenue 428 Hawthorne Avenue
District 973-705-3960
Newark, NJ 07112
Peshine Avenue 433 Peshine Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. 420 Hawthorne Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
La Casa De Don Pedro Head Start/Pre-K & Early Head 35-45 Elizabeth Avenue
Start Elizabeth Newark, NJ 07108
Leaguers - 731 Clinton Avenue 731 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
Leaguers - 750 Clinton Avenue 750 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
WEST WARD PRE-K MAP
LIST OF WEST WARD PRE-K LOCATIONS
Ivy Hill Elementary 107 Ivy Street
District 973-351-2121
Newark, NJ 07106
Lincoln 87 Richelieu Terrace
District 973-374-2290
Newark, NJ 07106
Mount Vernon 142 Mount Vernon Place
District 973-374-2090
Newark, NJ 07106
Sussex Avenue 307 Sussex Avenue
District 973-268-5200
Newark, NJ 07107
Thirteenth Avenue 359 13th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103

Brighter Tomorrows I 796 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
Full Gospel Christian Academy 531-533 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
La Casa de Don Pedro Head Start/South 15th 432-437 South 15th Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Leaguers - Judith Diggs 302-316 16th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Page Academy 530 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
Sarah Ward - Sanford Avenue 406 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
St. Anns Community Day Care 110 16th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
USVO - Ivy Hill 475-487 Irvington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
UVSO - Smith Street 179 Smith Street
Newark, NJ 07106
West Ward Cultural Center, Inc. 107 Roseville Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
Artwork by: Jaida Vargas, Grade 12, East Side High School
ELEMENTARY/
MIDDLE
SCHOOLS
Artwork by: Nicole Herrera, Grade 1, Lafayette Street School

Alejandro Echevarria
ABINGTON AVENUE
209 Abington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5230
973-268-5188
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Innovate, Educate, & Graduate
www.nps.k12.nj.us/abg
GRADES: PK-8 | WARD: NORTH | ENROLLMENT: 877 | SCHOOL CODE: 046

Abington Avenue School is a PK-8 public school with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Top: Red
Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). As a STEAM school, our vision is to be the preeminent Bottom: Gray
leader in STEM and Arts education by combining academic rigor with social responsibility
and mastery of the process of scientific inquiry. We offer extra-curricular programs and club
Audible, Jazz House Kids Program,
activities, in reading, writing, math, science, coding, drama, and the performing arts.
La Casa De Don Pedro After-school
Program and Tutoring, Montclair
Unique Fact State University, Students 2 Science
We were awarded the Newark STEAM Coalition Grant for a second year in a row. We continue
to work with Disney Junior musicals. We are proud to announce that we have added Drama to Clubs & Activities
our activity teacher line up this year to enhance our arts programming. Band, BEEP Afterschool Program
Coding, Disney-NJPAC theater,
Drama
SEAT AVAILABILITY
ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Sports
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Basketball, Cheer, Soccer
Pre-K 15 61%
Special Education Programs
K 92 88%
Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1 - Spanish
Bilingual Programs
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 12%
2020) Spanish, ESL
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Early Education

EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED
Pre-K Program
16 to 1 100%
TECHNOLOGY After School Options

Cost: Free
Number of Devices 1:1
Grades: 1-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School
For more information on school performance:

See NJDOE’s website: http://www.nj.gov/education/data/
View the school summaries at http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/data-research/school-summaries/
Christopher Perpich
ACHIEVE CLINTON HILL

534 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
CHARTER SCHOOL
973-556-7070
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
www.achieveccs.org
Building the next generation of innovators!
GRADES: K-8 | WARD: SOUTH | ENROLLMENT: 400 | SCHOOL CODE: 732

Achieve Clinton Hill Charter School builds innovators who graduate college ready to solve the Top: K-4: Kelly Green
world’s next set of challenges. Our vision is to provide a Pre-K - K-12 continuum that fosters the 5-8: Hunter Green
individual needs of students as they develop the skills, character and values that will prepare Bottom: K-4: Navy Blue
5-8: Khaki
them for college and empower them to use their unique perspective as an asset to shape our
country’s future. Achieve is managed by BRICK Education Network.
After School All Stars, SWCA - South
Unique Fact Ward Children’s Alliance
Achieve students benefit from a robust curriculum consisting of academic rigor, social-emotional
learning, art and music. Clubs & Activities
African Drumming, Cooking, Dance,
Girl Scouts
SEAT AVAILABILITY
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS SCHOOL Sports
Karate, Outdoor Track
K 72 97%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1 Before School Options

First day of school - Last day of
school
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in 33% Cost: Free
(2019-2020) Grades: K-8
SCHOOL DATA Start Time: 7:30 AM
TEACHERS WITH 5 OR MORE
Provider: School
RETENTION OF EFFECTIVE OR
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT
AVERAGE SECTION HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERS
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO CURRENT SCHOOL OR WITHIN
SIZE
CURRENT CHARTER SCHOOL
FROM THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR After School Options
INTO THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
NETWORK PERCENTAGE First day of school - Last day of
24 12 to 1 NA 41% school
Cost: Free
TECHNOLOGY Grades: K-8
Number of Devices 1:1 End Time: 6:00 PM
Provider: After-School All-Stars

Linda Richardson
ANN STREET
30 Ann Street
Newark, NJ 07105
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-465-4890
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/ann
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Get a Good Education
GRADES: K-8 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: 1,272 | SCHOOL CODE: 049

Our goal is to provide all children, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnic background Top: K-7: Navy Blue
or ability, the educational opportunity which will prepare them to function socially, Grade 8: White
economically and politically in a democratic society. Further, our goal is to prepare each child Bottom: Khaki
Girls are permitted to wear khaki
to live a worthwhile life and become a source of community pride and our nation as a whole.
shorts, skirts or pants that are
appropriate in length. Boys are
Unique Fact to wear khaki pants or shorts
We are a school of mathematics and science while offering electives in vocal music, fine arts, depending on the season. No cargo
and dance theater. pants or shorts. Boys must wear a
black belt. Boys and girls must wear
SEAT AVAILABILITY brown or black shoes only.
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Community Partnerships
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Boys and Girls Club, Future Rutgers
K 154 77%
Scholars, Ironbound Community
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1 Corporation, NJLEEP, NJSEEDS
Clubs & Activities
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 5% Chorus, Girls Who Code, National
2020)
Junior Honor Society, Robotics,
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Student Council, Underwater
Robotics, Cultural Music Studies, Art,
16 to 1 97% Readers’ Club, Peacemakers’ Club
TECHNOLOGY
Sports
Baton Twirling, Cheer, Dance, Soccer,
Volleyball
Bilingual Programs
Spanish, Portuguese, ESL

Mid-September to End of May
Cost: Free
Grades: 1-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: District After School Excel
Program

Charity Haygood
AVON AVENUE
219 Avon Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-733-6750
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/avn
Achieving Victorious Outcomes Now!
GRADES: PK-8 | WARD: SOUTH | ENROLLMENT: 536 | SCHOOL CODE: 051

Our core values are captured in the word, DREAM: Diligence, Respect, Empathy, A+ SelfControl, Top: Navy Blue, Orange
and Mindful inquisition. Our mission is to cultivate these values in our students, so they become Bottom: Navy Blue
lifelong learners, who then become skilled leaders. We value hard work and commitment from
the entire community of staff, scholars, administration, parents and families.
Head Start, Liberty Science Center,
My Very Own Library, Playworks,
Our ultimate goal is to ensure that our scholars are college ready and productive citizens. Youth Development Clinic,
NJPAC Ramp, Greater Newaerk
Unique Fact Conservancy
People across the world can view our mural of First Lady Michelle Obama as they depart and
arrive from Newark Liberty International Airport. Clubs & Activities
Art, Chess Club, National Honor
SEAT AVAILABILITY Society, NJ Symphony Orchestra
SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS String Instrument Program, Debate,
ENTRY GRADES
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Coding
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Pre-K 30 100% Sports

K 46 93% Basketball, Cheer, Flag Football,
Karate, Soccer
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 93% Special Education Programs
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 25% Cognitively Impaired - Mild
2020)
Early Education Programs
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Pre-K Head Start
11 to 1 95%
TECHNOLOGY October - May
Number of Devices 1:1 Cost: Free
Grades: 1-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

Dr. Deneen Washington
BELMONT RUNYON
1 Belmont Runyon Way
Newark, NJ 07108
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-733-6920
973-733-6813
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
R.O.A.R. Respect, Ownership, Attitude, Responsibility
www.nps.k12.nj.us/bel

Belmont Runyon School has a K-8 general education program and a PK-6 MDMI Program for Top: Yellow
medically fragile students. Belmont Runyon School has a daily recess period for students in Bottom: Blue
grades K-5 to provide additional time for structured play. We have an Extended Day Program
that provides opportunities for students to participate in enrichment activities. Belmont Runyon
My Very Own Library, NJIT GEAR-
School also has an Elective and Advisory Program for middle grade students.
UP, NJPAC School-time Performance
Series Program, Playworks, Students
Unique Fact 2 Science, PG Chambers School,
Belmont Runyon School is a Positive Action School. Every day begins with a Positive Action NJPAC, Bank Street and Center on
lesson during homeroom. Culture, Race and Equity, VH1 Save
the Music Program, Newark Trust,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Rutgers Behavior Health, Family
ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Connections, Signma Gamma Rho
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Sorority Inc., Gamma Nu Signma
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Chapter, United Community
Pre-K 16 100% Corporation, Rutgers University
K 54 100% Knights Football Mentoring Program,
Exxon Mobile
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 92% Clubs & Activities

Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 30% Art, Gifted and Talented Program,
2020) Girls Who Code, National Junior
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Honor Society, Yearbook, Student
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Council, Newsletter, National Jr.
11 to 1 95%
Honor Society, Robotics, Debate,
Birding Club, Debate
TECHNOLOGY
Number of Devices 1:1 Sports
Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Step Team

Multiple Disability Medically Involved

Pre-K Program

Cost: Free
Grades: 1-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

Samuel Garrison
CAMDEN STREET
281 Camden Street
Newark, NJ 07103
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-733-6994
973-733-6854
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Camden Cares
www.nps.k12.nj.us/cms
GRADES: PK-8 | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: 600 | SCHOOL CODE: 060

Our mission at Camden Street School is to provide all students with the skills they need to Top: Navy Blue
achieve their dreams and to challenge themselves, and others. Students will become innovative Bottom: Khaki
and high achievers who will use all available resources to positively impact their world as global
citizens. The actualization of our mission includes: high expectations, realistic goals, high quality
After School All Stars, H.O.P.E., Head
staff, high quality curricula, and sound pedagogy.
Start, My Very Own Library, National
Honors society, Special Olympics
Unique Fact
Camden’s daily convocations equip students with social and emotional skills that allow Clubs & Activities
students to build connections, resolve conflicts and reduce frustration. Chess Club, Dance, Debate, Disney-
NJPAC theater, National Junior
SEAT AVAILABILITY Honor Society, Student Council
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Basketball, Cheer, Dance
PK 97 75%
K 75 100% Special Education Programs

Autism
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 94% Early Education Programs

Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 18% Pre-K Program
2020)
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO RETENTION OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERS After School Options
Cost: Free
13 to 1 88%
Grades: 1-8
TECHNOLOGY End Time: 5:00 PM
Provider: District, After School
EXCEL Program All Stars

Sakina Pitts
CHANCELLOR AVENUE
Newark, NJ 07112
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-705-3870
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/cha
The Chancellor Community has “Falcon Pride”!
GRADES: K-8 | WARD: SOUTH | ENROLLMENT: 522 | SCHOOL CODE: 062

Chancellor Avenue School inspires our students to be respectful, responsible, reflective, resilient Top: Navy Blue
leaders with the power to choose their life’s path. Bottom: Khaki
Unique Fact
Jersey Cares, Liberty Science
Chancellor Avenue School’s day for students is one filled with rich experiences inclusive of:
Center, My Very Own Library, NJPAC
STEM, Music, Art, and Debate. School-time Performance Series
Program, Renew the Arts
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Clubs & Activities
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Art, Dance, Debate, Girls in
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Technology, Yearbook
K 46 91%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1 Sports

Basketball, Cheer
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 21% Special Education Programs

2020) Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO RETENTION OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERS
15 to 1 88%
Cost: Free
TECHNOLOGY Grades: 1-8
Provider: School

Gerald A. Samuels, Jr.
CLEVELAND
388 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07108
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-733-6944
973-733-7084
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Creating GREAT Scholars for a GREAT Community
www.nps.k12.nj.us/clv

Cleveland Elementary School’s mission is to provide our students with the academic tools such Top: Navy Blue
as critical thinking and problem solving. Further, students learn positive social interaction skills Bottom: Khaki
that they need to succeed in high school, college and the global society.
FOCUS-Family Success Center,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Greater Newark Conservatory, Junior
ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Achievement, My Very Own Library,
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Students 2 Science
PK 60 90%
Clubs & Activities
K 46 81% Art, Band, National Junior Honor
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1 Society, Robotics, Debate

Sports
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 34% Basketball, Cheer, Soccer
2020)
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Special Education Programs
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Learning Disabled - Severe
13 to 1 89%
TECHNOLOGY
Pre-K Program
Cost: Free
Grades: 1-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: District After School
EXCEL Program & FOCUS

Ganiat Rufai
DR. E. ALMA FLAGG

150 3rd Street
Newark, NJ 07107
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5190
973-268-5219
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Flagg Students are Respectful, Responsible and Ready
www.nps.k12.nj.us/flg
GRADES: K-8 | WARD: NORTH | ENROLLMENT: 464 | SCHOOL CODE: 074

All students at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School will become critical thinkers and push past the norms Top: Burgundy
of society. Dr. E. Alma Flagg School students will be able to offer divergent thoughts that will Bottom: Khaki
lead innovation within and beyond their communities.
Montclair State University, My
Unique Fact
Very Own Library, Randy Foye
Students participate in STEAM classes, performing arts, music and various sports programs. Foundation, Rutgers University -
Newark, United Way
SEAT AVAILABILITY
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Clubs & Activities
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Art, BEEP Afterschool Program,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Drama, National Junior Honor
K 46 93% Society, Robotics
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Sports
Basketball, Cheer, Soccer, Volleyball
2020)
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Learning Disabled - Severe
15 to 1 86% After School Options
Cost: Free
TECHNOLOGY
Grades: 1-8
Provider: School

Hamlet Marte
DR. WILLIAM H. HORTON

291 North 7th Street
Newark, NJ 07107
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5260
973-350-5801
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Wildcats are Respectful, Responsible, Resilient. Wildcats
www.nps.k12.nj.us/hor
ROAR!

In collaboration with all stakeholders, we at Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School aim to Top: Burgundy
educate and instill values of safety, respect, and responsibility to ensure success for all via social Bottom: Gray
and academic growth.
Jersey Cares, Newark Trust,
Unique Fact
Playworks, Youth Development
We are proud to participate in the Verizon Innovative Learning Initiative where all 6th to 8th Clinic, and NJCAP- New Jersey Child
graders received iPads to support learning both during the school day and at home! Assault Prevention Programs
SEAT AVAILABILITY Clubs & Activities

SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Chess Club, Coding, Robotics,
ENTRY GRADE
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Debate, Girls Who Code, STEAM
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
(Science Technology Arts and
K 69 92% Mathematics), National Junior
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1 Honors Society

Sports
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 26% Basketball, Cheer, Volleyball
2020)
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate
15 to 1 84%
Bilingual Programs
TECHNOLOGY
Spanish, ESL
Cost: Free
Grades: 1-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

Semone Morant
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR

Newark, NJ 07112
Eagle Academy
YOUNG MEN 973-705-3847
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
“It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken www.eaglenewark.com
men” - Frederick Douglass
GRADES: 7-12 | WARD: SOUTH | ENROLLMENT: 222 | SCHOOL CODE: 040

The mission of The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is to develop young men Top: Blue, Navy Blue
committed to the pursuit of academic excellence, strong character, and responsible leadership. Bottom: Gray
Opened in September 2012, the Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is the first and only
Bloomfield College, Mentoring USA:
all-male public school in the state of New Jersey. Our school is a collaboration between the
Prudential Newark, Street Squash
Newark Board of Education and the Eagle Academy Foundation. Newark, Students 2 Science, Eagle
Academy Foundation
Unique Fact
21st Century Program: Academic Enrichment, Enrichment Activities and Recreation, Clubs & Activities
Enrichment Programs and Support Services Art, Student Government, National
Honor Society, Music, Debate,
Robotics, Yearbook, Honors Society,
SEAT AVAILABILITY
21st Centrury
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Sports
7 26 100% Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball,
Bowling, Track and Field, Vollyball,
9 48 60%
Gold, Street Squash
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 89% AP Classes Offered

AP English Language, AP English
2020) Literature, AP US History, AP World
History, AP Government and Politics
10 to 1 77% Cost: Free
GRADUATION RATES Grades: 7-10
End Time: 6:00 PM
2018-2019 2019-2020
Provider: School
88% 85%
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZED SCHOOL CRITERIA
Number of Devices 1:1 • Transcript/Grades

• Attendance
• Standardized test scores
• Submit Newark Enrolls application
• Admissions Test
*Please note that sibling preference does
not apply to specialized schools. Please visit
www.newarkenrolls.org for a list of up-to-
date criteria.

Rosa Monteiro-Inacio
EAST WARD
104 Oliver Street
East Ward Newark, NJ 07105
Elementary
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-522-4036
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
School www.nps.k12.nj.us/ewe
Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance
GRADES: PK-4 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: 286 | SCHOOL CODE: 115

East Ward Elementary was established in 2019 in the Ironbound section of Newark. The school Top: Burgundy
consists of roughly 286 students ranging in grades Pre-K-4. We will increase a grade level each Bottom: Gray
year until 8th grade. It is our vision, as a school community, to build a school where each child is
prepared to accept responsibility for their academics and behavior to teach students to respect
Boys and Girls Club, Ironbound
everyone, regardless of race, nationality, economic status, or ability.
Community Corporation
Unique Fact Clubs & Activities

The most unique thing about East Ward Elementary is that we will increase in grades to BEEP Afterschool Program, Vocal
eventually become a Pre-k-8 school. Music, Afterschool Excel Program,
Book Club
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Sports
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Soccer
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
PK 42 50% Bilingual Programs

K 92 97%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 94% Pre-K Program
2020) After School Options
Cost: Free
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Grades: 1-4
End Time: 5:30 PM
14 to 1 67%
TECHNOLOGY EXCEL Program

Karisa DeSantis
ELLIOTT STREET
721 Summer Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5360
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/ell
Expect More, Achieve More!

Elliott Street School is a dynamic learning community with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating Top: White
educational environment where the staff work to provide rigorous educational experiences Bottom: Navy Blue
for all students. Through the joint effort of family, school, and community, Elliott Eagles do
not accept the status quo, but rather reach higher to become more than they believe they are
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc.,
capable of.
Main Street Counseling, My Very
Own Library, Students 2 Science
Unique Fact
Elliott Street School offers a 1-to-1 student device ratio in which all students in our school are Clubs & Activities
provided a laptop during instruction. Elliott Street School has a blended learning program that Band, Dance, Girls Who Code,
combines classroom instruction with online learning for students. National Junior Honor Society,
Robotics
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Sports
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Soccer
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
PK 90 47% Special Education Programs

Learning Disabled - Severe
K 92 44%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Bilingual Programs
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 95% Spanish, ESL

2020) Early Education Programs
Pre-K Program
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

Rosa Branco
FIRST AVENUE
214 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5240
973-268-5241
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Resiliency
www.nps.k12.nj.us/01a
GRADES: PK-8 | WARD: NORTH | ENROLLMENT: 1,149 | SCHOOL CODE: 070

First Avenue School (FAS) is a progressive learning community whose graduates are prepared Top: PK-4: Navy Blue
to excel in a complex, interconnected, and competitive career/job market by showing Respect, 5-8: White
Responsibility, Reflection and Resiliency. Bottom: Khaki
Unique Fact
Students in grades 5-8 choose a major where they participate in electives 4 days a week. Audible, Building Kidz (Robotics),
KPMG, La Casa de Don Pedro
SEAT AVAILABILITY
ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Clubs & Activities
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Debate, Disney-NJPAC theater, Girls
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Who Code, National Junior Honor
PK 45 63% Society, Robotics
K 115 52%
Sports
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Basketball, Dance, Soccer

2020) Autism
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Bilingual Programs
15 to 1 79%
Spanish, ESL

Grades: 1-8
End Time: 4:30 PM
Provider: School

Amy B. Panitch
FRANKLIN
42 Park Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5250
973-350-5073
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Be the Change
www.nps.k12.nj.us/fra

Franklin Elementary is a Prek-7th grade school. Our vision is to strive to become a learning Top: Yellow
community that embraces diversity and inclusiveness through its commitment to empower Bottom: Navy Blue
all students to become transformational leaders as they soar to success. Our mission is for
Franklin School’s staff, parents, and community to be dedicated to the intellectual, personal,
Newark Trust Education, KPMG,
social, and physical growth of students. Our staff recognizes the value of professional
Montclair State University, My
development in order to rigorously challenge students. Our teaching practices are both Very Own Library, Save the Music
reflective and responsive to the needs of our students. As leaders, educators and students Foundation, Program for Parents,
we embody our Core Values by Fostering a positive culture as we Achieve success, Leading Scholastic, La Casa de Don Pedro,
the way as we become change agents, owning the learning process and never giving up as we Boys & Girl Scouts, Excel Program
SOAR to success. (After School)

We are growing our school to 8th grade! We will graduate our first 8th grade class in 2023! Debate, Basketball, Cheerleading,
Music Band, Girl Code, School Art
Club, School Dance Club, Franklin
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Student Choir, Male & Female
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Mentoring Groups
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Pre-K 57 86% Sports

Recreational after school
K 69 90%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Bilingual Programs

Pre-K Programs
11 to 1 95% Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate
TECHNOLOGY
Cost: Free
Grades: 1-7
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

Kyle Thomas
GEORGE WASHINGTON
333 Clinton Place
Newark, NJ 07112
CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

973-705-3952
973-868-1059
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Proper Education Always Corrects Errors
www.nps.k12.nj.us/car

OUR VISION - “Achievement is Realistic, Obtainable, and Infinite” Top: PK-2: Gray
We will remain dedicated in all of its collective efforts to go above and beyond systemic norms 3-5: Navy
to educate the entire child. 6-8: Sky Blue
Bottom: PK-2: Navy
3-5: Gray
OUR MISSION - “Maintain A Strategic Path to Proficiency”
6-8: Khaki
We will use a systems thinking approach to motivate, inspire and empower the adult staff,
parents, students, and the community to be great at all costs. Community Partnerships
After School All Stars, Leaders for
Unique Fact Life, My Very Own Library, Newark
We house and collaborate with Bruce Street School, a specialized program, to provide a totally Trust, Nwk Yoga Movement, SHE
inclusive environment that engages all students in multiple paths to success. Mentoring, Next Generation Men-
toring, Nwk Chess Club, Hameed
African Drumming & TaiChi Medita-
SEAT AVAILABILITY
tion, Nwk Chess Club, Nwk Commu-
nity Street Team, Newark Recreation
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Depratment, DEA, NJCIE
Pre-K 57 78%
Clubs & Activities
K 46 64%
African Drumming, Girls Who Code,
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1 Jr. Honor Society, Newark Chess,
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 92% Yoga, Debate

2020)
Sports
Basketball, Cheer, Soccer
13 to 1 86% Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate
TECHNOLOGY
Pre-K Program

Cost: Free
Grades: All Grades
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: Both School & Outside
Provider

Multiple Locations
GREAT OAKS LEGACY 862-256-0909
CHARTER SCHOOL
8:15 AM - 3:45 PM
www.greatoakslegacy.org
Preparing Students for College Success
GRADES: PK-12* | WARD: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | ENROLLMENT: 1,730 | SCHOOL CODE: 731

The mission of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is to prepare students for college success. Top: PK4-4th: Navy Blue
We do this by providing a rigorous college prep curriculum, supported by differentiated 5th-8th: Royal Blue
instruction and two hours of tutoring daily for middle and high school students. We offer a Bottom: Khaki
robust sports and afterschool enrichment program as well as Saturday Academic Intervention.
AmeriCorps Service Network, Boys
Unique Fact and Girls Club, Community Food
Great Oaks Legacy Charter Schools offers daily tutoring for 3rd through 12th grade students! Bank of NJ, Steps 2 Success Dance
Program, Southward Children’s
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School graduating cohorts have received on average 590 total col- Alliance, Newark Community Street
lege acceptances and over 5 million in scholarships! Team, Project Ready and Greater
Newark Healthcare Collision
SEAT AVAILABILITY
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Clubs & Activities
ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Art, Dance, Debate, Student
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Government, Yearbook
Pre-K 65 67%
K 190 97% Sports

Basketball, Bowling, Cheer, Flag
5 176 99%
Football, Indoor Track, Step Team
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 94% Before School Options
Begins in mid to late September
2020) Cost: Free
Grades: All Grades
SCHOOL DATA End Time: 7:45 AM
RETENTION OF EFFECTIVE OR HIGHLY
Provider: School
AVERAGE STUDENT TO TEACHER EFFECTIVE TEACHERS FROM THE 2017-18
CURRENT SCHOOL OR WITHIN
SECTION SIZE RATIO SCHOOL YEAR INTO THE 2018-19 SCHOOL
YEAR After School Options
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
First Day of School - Last Day of
27 13:1 16% 85% School
TECHNOLOGY Cost: Yes
Grades: K-8
Access to Technology 1:1
End Time: 7:00 PM
Provider: Boys and Girls Club

Angela Davis
HARRIET TUBMAN
504 10th Street
Newark, NJ 07103
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-733-6934
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/tub
As Good As the Best and Better Than the Rest

The mission of Harriet Tubman, National Blue Ribbon School, is to provide children with a Top: Light Blue
quality education and to ensure that all students become lifelong learners who are caring, Bottom: Navy Blue
productive, and responsible citizens.
NJPAC School-time Performance
SEAT AVAILABILITY Series Program, Alvin Ailey Dance
ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Foundation Inc.
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Clubs & Activities
Pre-K 30 45%
Chess Club, Dance, Robotics,
K 46 70% Debate, National Junior Honor
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1 Society

Sports
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 15% Cheer, Basketball
2020)
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Learning Disabled - Severe
13 to 1 96%
TECHNOLOGY
Pre-K Programs
Cost: Free
Grades: 1-7
End Time: 5:30 PM
EXCEL Program

Alejandro Lopez
HAWKINS STREET
8 Hawkins Street
Newark, NJ 07105
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-465-4920
973-522-4025
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Striving for Excellence
www.nps.k12.nj.us/hwk
GRADES: K-8 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: 696 | SCHOOL CODE: 075

At Hawkins Street School, all stakeholders ensure that the school is a safe, welcoming, and Top: Royal Blue
nurturing environment to promote growth and success for all students. As leaders, teachers, Bottom: Black, Khaki
and students, we live by our core values as we strive for excellence each and every day. We are
HAWKS!
Ironbound Community Coorporation,
Unique Fact Main Street Counseling, My Very
At Hawkins Street School we emphasize the importance of grit, being intentional, present and Own Library, National Honors
student demonstrating learning. society

SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS
Boys Mentoring, Dance, Debate,
ENTRY GRADE
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Disney-NJPAC theater, National
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Junior Honor Society
K 69 92%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1 Sports

Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 9% Bilingual Programs

2020) Spanish, Portuguese, ESL
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Early Education Programs
16 to 1 88% Pre-K Programs, Headstart
TECHNOLOGY
Grades: All Grades
End Time: 5:30 PM
EXCEL Program

H. Grady James IV
HAWTHORNE AVENUE
428 Hawthorne Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-705-3960
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/hwt
Education for Liberation

Our mission is to provide students with a culturally relevant context from which to develop 21st Top: Navy Blue
century skills. The successes and struggles of our ancestors will provide an ongoing source Bottom: Khaki, Navy Blue
of inspiration, pride, strength, self-identity, and empowerment for their current and future
academic, political and social achievement.
Faith Fellowship Christian Church,
First Bethel Baptist Church, Greater
Academic Spotlight Newark Conservatory, My Very Own
The school connects all aspects of learning to the Nguzo Saba (7 Principles of Kwanzaa) and Library, Seton Hall (mentorship
has an African studies curriculum for grades 3-8. program)

Band, Beta Girls Club, Boys
ENTRY GRADES
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Mentoring, Debate, Gifted and
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Talented Program, Chess, Dance,
Pre-K 45 88% Student Council, Technology Team
K 46 80%
Sports
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Basketball, Cheerleading

2020) Learning Disabled - Severe

EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Early Education Programs
Pre-K Programs
14 to 1 97%
TECHNOLOGY

Dorrice Rayam-Johnson
IVY HILL
107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-351-2121
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/ivy
A Community of Learners
GRADES: PK-8 | WARD: WEST | ENROLLMENT: 529 | SCHOOL CODE: 110

Ivy Hill Elementary School is a place where students learn, grow, and are setup to be successful; Top: Hunter Green
Ivy Hill is a place where teachers teach, nurture, and love. Bottom: Khaki
Our staff members are dedicated to providing every child with the best educational
Jersey Cares, Montclair State
opportunities possible. Our staff members realize the importance of developing in each child a
University, My Very Own Library,
degree of trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, care, fairness and citizenship. NJPAC, Seton Hall (mentorship
program)
Unique Fact
Students are greeted by staff daily. Students are able to participate in Art, Vocal Music, Dance, Clubs & Activities
and Instrumental Music clubs. African Drumming, Art, Coding,
Dance, Vocal Music
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Sports
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Basketball, Cheer, Outdoor Track
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Pre-K 40 33% Bilingual Programs

French & Haitian Creole, ESL
K 52 77%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 95% Autism

Pre-K Programs
TECHNOLOGY Grades: K-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

Multiple Locations
KIPP NEWARK
Newark, NJ 07102
973-750-8326
Work hard. Be nice. 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
www.kippnj.org
GRADES: K-12 | WARD: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | ENROLLMENT: 4,780 | SCHOOL CODE: 726

Your child’s potential is limitless. From the moment they walk through the doors of our schools, Please visit our website for more
information about uniforms.
we are committed to their success in college and in life. KIPP Newark has 11 free, open enroll- Financial aid is available for uni-
ment college prep schools in Newark educating students in grades K-12. We focus on the needs forms.
of your child and build strong foundations that will empower them from elementary school all
the way through college. Visit www.KIPPNewark.org to learn more today. Boys and Girls Club, NJPAC, Rutgers
University - Newark, South Ward
Unique Fact Children’s Alliance, Urban League
Our schools provide a safe learning environment, excellent academics & extracurriculars where Clubs & Activities
all students can flourish. Art, Drama, Drumline, Robotics, Step
Team
KIPP Newark high schools offer a variety of Pre-AP and AP classes for all students. Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Football,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yoga
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS AP Class Offerings
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
K 600 97% Literature, AP Physics, AP Statistics,
AP US History, AP World History, AP
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Government & Politics, AP Macro-
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 93% economics, AP Microeconomics, AP
Research, AP Seminar
2020)
SCHOOL DATA
YEAR
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
25 13:1 13%
TECHNOLOGY

Maria Merlo
LAFAYETTE STREET
205 Lafayette Street
Newark, NJ 07105
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-465-4860
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/laf
Home of the Falcons
GRADES: PK-8 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: 1,267 | SCHOOL CODE: 077

Lafayette Street School is a school of Performing Arts & Justice and home of the Falcons. Our Top: Light Blue
school is located in the heart of the Ironbound section of Newark. We are a multicultural school Bottom: Navy Blue
that services approximately 1200 students from PreK3 - 8th grade. Administration, faculty, and
staff are dedicated to ensuring that every student obtains the academic, social, and cultural
Ironbound Community Corporation,
skills needed for the 21st Century.
National Honors Society, NJIT
GEAR-UP, NJSEEDS, Rutgers -
Unique Fact Future Scholars
Our “Falcons of the Month” program promotes high academics, respect, models kindness and
good citizenship each and every day. Clubs & Activities
Band, Chorus, Coding, National
SEAT AVAILABILITY Junior Honor Society, Robotics,
Debate
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Bilingual Programs
Pre-K 120 25% Spanish, Portuguese, ESL
K 115 40%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Pre-K Programs, Headstart
Sports
2020) Dance, Volleyball

EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED After School Options
Cost: Free
19 to 1 89%
Grades: 1-8
Provider: School

Hillary Dow
LINCOLN
87 Richelieu Terrace
Newark, NJ 07106
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-374-2290
973-374-2291
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders
www.nps.k12.nj.us/lin

Lincoln School is a Pre-K through grade 8 elementary school located in the Vailsburg section Top: Red
of Newark. Our vision is to develop a community of lifelong learners committed to academic Bottom: Khaki
excellence, artistic expression, community service and personal growth. We are making great
strides in becoming the premier S.T.E.A.M. elementary school in Newark through our investment
Junior Achievement, My Very Own
in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math programs. Our mission is to shape
Library, NJPAC, Renew the Arts,
tomorrow’s leaders through diversified instruction, character education, and extended learning Trust for Public Land, HOVBCC,
opportunities. UVSO

At Lincoln School, students are celebrated daily for demonstrating positive character traits Band, Coding, Debate, Junior Honor
through our Character Shine and Accentuate the Positive behavioral programs. Society, Robotics
Sports
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Basketball, Cheer, Fencing, Outdoor
Track
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Pre-K 15 95% Special Education Programs

K 46 92%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 92% Pre-K Programs

2020)
Cost: Free
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Grades: 1-8
End Time: 6:00 PM
13 to 1 96% Provider: School
TECHNOLOGY

Karla Venezia
LOUISE A. SPENCER 66 Muhammad Ali Avenue

Newark, NJ 07108
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 973-733-6931

973-424-4497
A Community of Life Long Learners Reaching for Success 8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/spc
GRADES: K-8 | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: 728 | SCHOOL CODE: 145

At Louise A. Spencer, we transform our community by fostering a sense of pride and Top: Red
responsibility in our students. We develop a future generation of leaders and change agents Bottom: Black
who will flourish as responsible citizens in the global community.
Unique Fact
Scholars, Liberty Science Center,
Louise A. Spencer offers an after-school program that includes homework help, academic My Very Own Library, NJIT, Project
support, and clubs. Alpha

SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Animae Club, BEEP Afterschool
ENTRY GRADES
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Program, Debate, Girls Who Code,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Yearbook, Student Council, Honor
Pre-K 30 100% Society, Chess, Robotics
K 90 100%
Sports
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1

2020) Spanish, ESL
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Special Education Programs
Autism, Multiply DIsabled
11 to 1 90%
TECHNOLOGY Early Education Programs

Number of Devices 1:1 Pre-K Programs

Cost: Free
Grades: K-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

Kenneth Montalbano
LUIS MUÑOZ MARIN

663 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5330
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Make a Difference, Advocate for Justice, Respect our Community, www.nps.k12.nj.us/mar
Inspire Excellence, Now is the time for Greatness

Luis Muñoz Marin School is located in the North Ward of Newark, and serves approximately Top: Burgundy
850 students from grades Pre-K to 8th. We pride ourselves on inclusivity, serving a broad of Bottom: Khaki
range of general education, special education, and bilingual students. Our school’s mission is
to ensure a safe, progressive, social and emotional environment where students are engaged in
ASPIRA, Head Start, My Very Own
academic rigor and excellence to reach high school and college readiness.
Library, National Honors society,
NJPAC School-time Performance
Unique Fact Series Program
All students have the opportunity to enter school early, by 8:00am, through a designated
location for each grade level. Clubs & Activities
BEEP Afterschool Program, Debate,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Girls Who Code, National Junior
Honor Society
Pre-K 105 88% Basketball, Cheer, Outdoor Track,
K 69 90%
Soccer, Softball
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Bilingual Programs
2020) Special Education Programs
Behavior Disabilities
12 to 1 92%
Pre-K Programs, Head Start
TECHNOLOGY
Cost: Free
Grades: All Grades
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School and ASPIRA

Multiple Locations
MARION P. THOMAS 973-621-0060 (ext: 1010)
CHARTER SCHOOL
8:25 AM - 3:30 PM
www.mptcs.org
It takes a whole village to raise a child
GRADES: PK-12 | WARD: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | ENROLLMENT: 1,338 | SCHOOL CODE: 715

Marion P. Thomas Charter School combines innovation with education. We have pioneered Top: Royal Blue
creative strategies and instructional methods to prepare students for college, career and life. Bottom: Khaki
Marion P. Thomas Charter Schools are now proudly managed by BRICK Education Network.
Building Kidz (Robotics), NJIT
Unique Fact
Our innovative curriculum blends college prep classes with culinary and performing arts train- Clubs and Activities
ing. African Drumming, Cooking, Dance,
STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts
SEAT AVAILABILITY and Mathematics), Student Council
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS
ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS
Sports
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Outdoor
Pre-K 75 39%
Track
K 95 97%
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AP Classes Offered

AP English Literature, AP US History
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 13% Before School Options

2020) First day of school - Last day of
SCHOOL DATA school
Cost: Free
AVERAGE STUDENT TO TEACHER
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS FROM THE 2017-18
Grades: All Grades
SECTION SIZE RATIO
SCHOOL YEAR INTO THE 2018-19 SCHOOL Start Time: 7:30 AM
YEAR
NETWORK PERCENTAGE Provider: School
22 17:1 60% 78%
TECHNOLOGY Mid-September - Early June
Access to Technology 1:1 Cost: Yes, vouchers available
Grades: All Grades
ACADEMIES End Time: 6:00 PM
PAC ACADEMY
SELECT ACADEMY STEAM ACADEMY Provider: School
SCHOLARS EXHIBITING LEADERSHIP, EXCELLENCE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING,
PERFORMING ARTS & CULINARY
CHARACTER & TEAMWORK ARTS & MATH
To successfully prepare the next
PAC Academy provides rigorous in-
SELECT Academy offers all boys and all girls generation for 21st century jobs, the
struction while integrating perform-
classes and incorporates teaching strategies and STEAM Academy will expose and nurture
ing and culinary arts programs and
methods that focus on the different ways boys and student’s interest in STEAM related activ-
activities to enrich the educational
girls learn. ities and careers through project-based
experiences for students.
learning and activities.

Carlos Reyes
MCKINLEY
1 Colonnade Place
Newark, NJ 07104
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5270
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/mck
The Race to Excellence has No Finish Line

Vision Statement Top: Royal Blue
Establish a culture of learning through critical thinking where students demonstrate Bottom: Khaki
engagement, perseverance and urgency.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex,
Mission Statement
Hudson, & Union Counties, Essex
Develop 21st century learners and productive citizens through an engaging and rigorous County College (Early College
standards aligned curriculum to produce globally competitive students who are socially, Program), Future Rutgers Scholars,
emotionally and academically conscious. White Foundation, Youth Court

McKinley has one of the largest autism program educating eager minds from Pre-K to the 8th BEEP Afterschool Program, Girls
grade Who Code, National Junior Honor
Society, Art, Chorus, Dance
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Sports
ENTRY GRADES Basketball, Cheer, Soccer
SCHOOL LAST YEAR

Spanish (7th & 8th), ESL
K 75 75%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Autism

2020)
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

TBA
MICHELLE OBAMA
186 14th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TBA

8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Community, Leadership, and Wellness www.nps.k12.nj.us/obama
GRADES: PK-2 | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: NEW SCHOOL

Vision: The Michelle Obama Elementary School envisions a school community of self- To be determined.
confident, compassionate learners deeply committed to challenging the status quo and
mobilizing the school community to take action and create transformational change within Early Education Programs
Head Start
the society at large.
Mission: We make learning irresistible by dignifying the whole child and facilitating authentic
learning experiences through interdisciplinary thematic units that cultivate creativity and
empower students to take risks within a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
*The Michelle Obama Elementary School is among the new schools that Superintendent León
has opened or reopened since his appointment in May 2018.

Camille Findley-Browne
MOUNT VERNON
142 Mount Vernon Place
Newark, NJ 07106
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-374-2090
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/mtv
Academic Excellence and Diversity

Our vision at Mount Vernon School is to empower all students to become life-long learners Top: Navy Blue
by forming active partnerships with parents, staff, and community. Our mission is to create a Bottom: Khaki
child-centered learning environment; where every student reaches his/her academic potential
and develops moral and ethical values, in order to become a responsible citizen in a democratic
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation
society.
Inc., Jersey Cares, Montclair State
University, My Very Own Library,
Unique Fact Philips Education Partners and
Mount Vernon is Newark’s most diverse school with over 25 languages spoken by members of EcoSpace
the student body and staff.
Clubs & Activities
SEAT AVAILABILITY Art, BEEP Afterschool Program,
Chess Club, Debate, Girls Who Code
Pre-K 15 54% Basketball, Soccer
K 92 97%
Bilingual Programs
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Spanish, ESL
2020) Learning Disabled - Severe

Cost: Free
15 to 1 98%
Grades: 1-8
Provider: School

Paul Chapin
NEWARK BOYS CHOIR

Head of School
1016 Broad Street
Where there is artistic excellence, there is human dignity Newark, NJ 07102
- Maori Proverb 973-621-8900
8:00 AM - 3:20 PM
www.nbcs.us
GRADES: 4-8 | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT:

Throughout it’s history, The Newark Boys Chorus School has inspired academic and musical Top: Cobalt (Grades 4-5), Navy Blue
excellence claiming its primary mission as “the development of students into successful young (Grades 6-8), White (All - Chorus)
men of sound character through rigorous academic and musical training”. Bottom: Gray, Khaki
Unique Fact
Jazz House Kids Program, Liberty
Students experience a highly structured academic curriculum integrated with a world Science Center, NJ Devils, The
renowned choral program & Int’l. Touring. Newark Museum, White Foundation

PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS African Drumming, Chorus, Music,
STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
and Mathematics), Vocal Music
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Sports

Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 91% Chess, Ice Hockey, Karate,
Swimming, Table Tennis
2020)
Before School Options
SCHOOL DATA Cost: Yes - parents must pay the full
cost
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS FROM THE 2017-18 Grades: 4-8
YEAR
Start Time: 7:15 AM
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
Provider: School
17 10:1 5 100%
TECHNOLOGY
Cost: Yes - parents must pay the full
Access to Technology 1:1 cost
Grades: 6-8
End Time: 4:30 PM
Provider: School

Katherine V. Martinez,
NEWARK EDUCATORS’
Executive Director
88-108 Shipman Street
COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL Newark, NJ 07102

973-732-3848
Learning For All 7:50 AM - 3:30 PM
www.newarkeducators.org
GRADES: PK3-4 | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: 295 | SCHOOL CODE: 718

Our school is an engaging learning community. We support the holistic growth of children and Top: Light Blue, Navy Blue
educators. Our school is a place where culture, community, and professional knowledge come Bottom: Navy Blue
together.
Community Food Bank of NJ, NJIT,
Unique Fact
NJSEEDS, Rutgers University - New-
Our Core Values are embedded into all aspects of our school. Determination, Respect, Excel- ark, William Paterson University, NJ
lence, Achievement, Motivation, and Service (D.R.E.A.M.S.) are the building blocks of success. Children’s Arts Foundation for Kids

PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS African Drumming, Fashion Club,
Raising a Reader Program, Drama,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Dance
Pre-K 45 43%
K 50 100% Sports
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Flag Football, Yoga, FItness, Chess
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 94.3%

Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 12% First day of school - Last day of
2020) school
SCHOOL DATA Cost: Free
Grades: All Grades
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS FROM THE 2017-18
Start Time: 7:15 AM
SECTION SIZE RATIO
SCHOOL YEAR INTO THE 2018-19 SCHOOL Provider: School
YEAR
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
23 10:1 2 100% After School Options

First day of school - Last day of
TECHNOLOGY school
Access to Technology 1:2 Cost: Yes
Grades: All Grades
End Time: 6:00 PM
Provider: School

Natasha Jones
NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY

Principal
45-59 Hayes Street
CHARTER SCHOOL Newark, NJ 07103

973-848-0400
We believe all students can learn 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
www.nhccschools.org

The Mission of New Horizons Community Charter School (NHCCS) is to educate, enlighten and Top: Light Blue
enrich the lives of our students by providing them with standards of excellence. We believe that Bottom: Navy Blue
all children can learn, and in collaboration with our school community, they will flourish into
productive citizens of society.
Boys to Men, Community Food
Bank of NJ, New Jersey Food Bank,
Unique Fact Rutgers - Dental, Scholastic
We are a school focused on social and emotional development with a focus on STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math). Clubs & Activities
Boys to Men, Drama, Math Club,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Robotics, STEAM (Science,
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Technology, Arts and Mathematics)
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Sports
K NA NA
Basketball, Cheer, Chess, Dance,
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Debate

2020)
SCHOOL DATA
YEAR
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
21 21:1 30 64%
TECHNOLOGY

Multiple Locations
NORTH STAR ACADEMY

973-474-5114
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CHARTER SCHOOL
www.northstaracademy.org
Feel the Joy. DO the Work. Change History.

The mission of North Star Academy Charter School of Newark is to prepare each student to Top: Navy Blue
enter, succeed in, and graduate from college. Bottom: Khaki
Please visit our website for more
Unique Fact
Students participate in a daily ritual called morning and community circles to build school cul-
ture and community. Essex County College, Essex County
Food Bank, La Casa de Don Pedro,
SEAT AVAILABILITY New Jersey Food Bank
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Clubs & Activities
Coding, Music, Robotics, Step Team
K 640 84%
5 570 51% Sports

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volley-
ball
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- NA

2020)
SCHOOL DATA
YEAR
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
30 NA NA NA
TECHNOLOGY
1:1, All Students have access to Chrome books throughout the school
Access to Technology
day.

Luis Henriques
OLIVER STREET
86 Oliver Street
Newark, NJ 07105
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-465-4870
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/olv
Knowledge, Wisdom and Foresight
GRADES: PK-8 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: 1,049 | SCHOOL CODE: 087

Oliver Street School envisions a community of learners inspired by the universal principle of Top: Navy Blue
scholarship. At Oliver, students will be grounded by a rich past and charged by the challenges Bottom: Khaki
that face the human condition in order to distinguish themselves as problem solvers for the
global community.
Scholars, Jazz House Kids Program,
Unique Fact My Very Own Library, Playworks,
We emphasize engagement in critical dialogue, achieving cultural competence and achieving Ironbound Community Corporation
technological innovation.
Clubs & Activities
SEAT AVAILABILITY Debate, Drama, Jazz House Kids
Program, Robotics, STEM
ENTRY GRADES
Pre-K 90 24% Basketball, Cheer, Soccer, Step Team,
K 92 22% Volleyball
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Bilingual Programs
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 97% Spanish, Portuguese, ESL
Pre-K Programs
15 to 1 93%
Cost: Free
Provider: Excel Program

Sylvia Esteves
PARK
120 Manchester Place
Newark, NJ 07104
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5999
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/prk
Success Begets Success

We are 100% committed to developing the whole child in a safe, nurturing and engaging Top: Navy Blue
academic environment whereby all students, teachers and staff are focused on striving for Bottom: Khaki
excel-lence. We work cooperatively to assess strengths and growth areas to develop strategic
plans for the future as we are committed in making our school a Blue Ribbon educational
Jewish Renaissance, La Casa de
environment. Together we make a community of excellence whereby success begets success.
Don Pedro, Seton Hall (mentorship
program), University Behavioral
Unique Fact Health Care at Rutgers University,
Park Elementary is focused on developing students as leaders who are able to compete and White Foundation
succeed in a global society.
Clubs & Activities
SEAT AVAILABILITY Animae Club, Debate, Drama,
Journalism, National Junior Honor
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Society
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Pre-K 30 36% Sports

K 92 91%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Bilingual Programs
Multiple Disability - Medically
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Involved
16 to 1 85%
TECHNOLOGY Pre-K Program
Cost: Free
Grades: 3-8
End Time: 5:00 PM
Provider: School

Malcolm X Outlaw
PESHINE AVENUE
433 Peshine Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-705-3890
973-230-3090
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
In Pursuit of Excellence Everyday in Everyway
www.nps.k12.nj.us/pes

A D.R.E.A.M.’s culture is one in which everyone is accountable for adhering to high expectations Top: Teal
and scholars are consistently acknowledged and rewarded for appropriate behavior. The Bottom: Gray
D.R.E.A.Ms core values promote a sense of community and fosters positive adult-to-scholar and
peer-to-peer relationships.
Fan4kids, Playworks

ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Chess Club, Dance, Debate, Girls
Who Code
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Pre-K 102 65%

Sports
K 69 87% Basketball
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1
Bilingual Programs
ESL
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Behavior Disabilities
14 to 1 87% Early Education Programs
TECHNOLOGY
Number of Devices 1:1 After School Options
Cost: Free
Grades: K-8
End Time: 5:00 PM
Provider: School

342 Central Avenue
PHILIP’S ACADEMY
Newark, NJ 07103
973-624-0644
CHARTER SCHOOL
8:15 AM - 3:30 PM
www.pacsnewark.org
25+ Years of Innovation

The mission of Philip’s Academy is to provide a moral and rigorous education to a diverse Top: White, Blue -
student body. This is accomplished through a hands-on, technology infused educational Bottom: Gray
environment that embraces differentiated instruction, individual instruction, allowing our New and gently used uniforms are
students to attend college and develop a commitment to global citizenship, environmental available through the Parent Organi-
sustainability, and personal virtue. zation at no cost.
Unique Fact Community Partnerships

Philip’s Academy takes pride in educating the whole student with a strong focus on STEM Google, NJ Devils, NJIT, Rutgers Uni-
through our ECOSpaces program, arts, versity - Newark, Outward Bound,
Mobile Food Lab, Wells Fargo,
SEAT AVAILABILITY NJSEEDS, The Wight Foundation,
Montclair State University, Horizons,
ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Aero Farms, Food Corp.
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Pre-K 60 69% Clubs & Activities

K 84 51% Anti Bullying, Art, Broadcasting and
TV Production, Chess Club, Intermu-
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ral Program, Coding, Dance, Debate,
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 98% Drama, STEAM (Science, Technol-
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 2% ogy, Engineering, Arts and Math),
2020) Student Government, Journalism,
Yearbook, Environmental Club
SCHOOL DATA
RETENTION OF EFFECTIVE OR HIGHLY Sports
SECTION SIZE RATIO
SCHOOL YEAR INTO THE 2018-19 SCHOOL
Basketball, Cheer, Chess, Cross
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
YEAR Country, Dance, Flag Football, Out-
door Track, Soccer, Volleyball
21 15:1 35% 88%
TECHNOLOGY Before School Options

Offered from the first “full day”
of school until the last, unless
otherwise indicated.
Cost: Yes, parents pay the full cost
Grades: All Grades
Start Time: 7:15 AM
Provider: School

Offered from the first “full day”
of school until the last, unless
otherwise indicated.
Cost: Yes, parents pay the full cost
(unless they participate in Program
for Parents)
Grades: All Grades
End Time: 6:00 PM
Provider: School

Larry Ramkissoon
QUITMAN STREET
21 Quitman Street
Newark, NJ 07103
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-733-6947
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/qtm
Home of the Proud Peacocks

At Quitman Street School, we aim to provide students with an exceptional education that Top: Blue
will inspire them to succeed as independent citizens, life-long learners, and enterprising Bottom: Khaki
contributors to both the city of Newark and the greater global society. On a daily basis, we
model and expect our students to be ready, respectful, responsible, and to always be Peacocks
Boys and Girls Club, Community
on Point!
Food Bank of NJ, Head Start,
Jazz House Kids Program, Jewish
Unique Fact Renaissance
We strive to meet the needs of the whole child. Students participate in the performing arts
daily. Clubs & Activities
Art, Band, Boys Mentoring, Chorus,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Dance, Chess, Robotics, Debate
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Basketball, Cheer, Volleyball
Pre-K 77 64%
K 81 90%
Autism
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 92% Early Education Programs
2020)
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Cost: Free
Grades: 1-8
13 to 1 96%
End Time: 5:30 PM
TECHNOLOGY Provider: School

Natasha Pared
RAFAEL HERNANDEZ
345 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-481-5004
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/her
Cultivating, Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Resiliency,
and Inspiring a Renaissance

At Rafael Hernandez School we strive to promote the academic, social and emotional health of Top: Burgundy
every student. We encourage our students to be respectful, responsible, reflective and resilient Bottom: Khaki
leaders that inspire the renaissance of our community.
Main Street Counseling, Playworks,
Unique Fact
NJIT, Keys of Inspiration
Our middle school students choose their daily electives.
Clubs & Activities
SEAT AVAILABILITY Dance, Girls Who Code, Intermural
ENTRY GRADES SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Program, Junior Honor Society,
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Robotics, Debate
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Pre-K 72 90% Sports

K 63 91% Basketball, Cheer, Soccer, Volleyball
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1
Bilingual Programs
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Multiple Disabilities, Learning
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Disabled - Mild/Moderate
15 to 1 84%
TECHNOLOGY Pre-K Programs
Cost: Free
Grades: 1-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

David DeOliviera
RIDGE STREET
735 Ridge St./13 Arlington Ave.*
Newark, NJ 07104
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5210
973-268-5122
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Respect: Integrity: Diligence: Generosity: Effort
www.nps.k12.nj.us/rdg

Ridge Street is a K-8 school which educates nearly 700 students. It is our mission to develop Top: Blue
our students academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. Our goal is for students to be Bottom: Khaki, Blue
life-long learners who will think critically and creatively; making intelligent choices in everyday
life situations.
Audible, NJIT GEAR-UP, Renew the
Arts, The Newark Museum, Conserve
Unique Fact Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
Students engage in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, which support the development
of the whole child. Clubs & Activities
Chess Club, Debate, Future Teachers,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Junior Honor Society, Robotics
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Basketball, Cheer, Soccer, Volleyball
K 69 87%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1 Bilingual Programs

Spanish, ESL
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 15% After School Options

2020) Cost: Free
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Grades: K*-8
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED End Time: 6:00 PM
*Payment required for Kindergarten
TECHNOLOGY
only
*Annex located at 13 Arlington

Avenue

Dr. Claudio Barbaran
ROBERTO CLEMENTE
257 Summer Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5291
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/roc
Building a S.T.R.O.N.G. Foundation

The school’s vision is to build a S.T.R.O.N.G. foundation for tomorrow’s leaders, workers and Top: Black, Yellow
productive citizens. In order to accomplish our vision, Roberto Clemente Elementary School Bottom: Black, Khaki
has established systems to ensure that the collaboration of all stakeholders equals success for
all. The school’s yearly goals is to increase student attendance, increase parental engagement
and ensure students are meeting and exceeding academic standards. .
La Casa De Don Pedro After-school
Program and Tutoring, Montclair
Unique Fact State University, My Very Own
We are growing our school to 8th grade! We will graduate our first 8th grade class in 2023! Library, New Jersey Symphony
Orchestra
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Clubs & Activities
ENTRY GRADES
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Band, BEEP Afterschool Program,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Dance, Drama, Newspaper
Pre-K 45 84%
K 92 81% Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 94% Bilingual Programs
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 17% Spanish, ESL
2020)
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate
14 to 1 91%
TECHNOLOGY Pre-K Programs
Cost: Free
Grades: 1-6
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

540 Orange Street
ROSEVILLE COMMUNITY
Newark, NJ 07107
973-483-4400
CHARTER SCHOOL
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
www.rosevillecharter.org
A Community of Excellence

The mission of Roseville Community Charter School is to develop within scholars the character Top: Yellow, White, Hunter Green
Bottom: Khaki
and discipline required to achieve academic excellence in high school, college, and beyond.
Thus, our school provides opportunity for our scholars to participate in community service Community Partnerships
projects and leadership programs to develop a sense of citizenship, discipline, and good char- Newark Charter School Fund, Part-
acter. nership for Children, Rutgers Uni-
versity - Newark, Scholastic, Tri-City
Cooperation
Unique Fact
We are a Responsive Classroom and “Bucket Filling” School! Clubs & Activities
Boys Mentoring, Chess Club, Student
SEAT AVAILABILITY Council, Peer Leadership, CHEER-
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS leaders, Homework Club, Recycling
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Club, Hispanic Dance Club, STEM
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Club, Girls Who Code Club, Girls Be
K 66 79% Heard Club, Tutoring Club, Junior
Coaches, Playworks
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 91% Sports
Basketball
2019)
SCHOOL DATA
YEAR
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
22 11:1 NA NA
TECHNOLOGY
Every classroom has a Promethean Board and every scholar has a
Access to Technology
Chromebook.

Sandra Marques
SALOMÉ UREÑA
284 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-412-1171
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Sparkle and Shine, It’s Teaching and Learning Time www.nps.k12.nj.us/salome-urena

Salome Ureña Elementary School staff embraces change for the whole child in a culturally Top: Blue
diverse environment by preparing EVERY student to succeed in higher education, career, Bottom: Blue, Khaki
life and participation in a global environment. Students at our school will be healthy, safe,
supported, engaged, and challenged! We demonstrate that we are STARS by showing
Fan4kids, NJPAC, The Newark
kindness, taking responsibility, acting safely, respecting everyone, and staying positive.
Museum, VH1, Montclair University,
NJIT, Seaton Hall, Rutgers
Unique Fact
Our sensory and indoor play area provides extra support for the students with Autism in Clubs & Activities
grades Pre K- 5th. We are growing our school to 8th grade! Art, Chorus, Gifted and Talented
Program, Robotics
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Sports
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Cheer, Soccer
SCHOOL LAST YEAR

K 81 89%
Spanish, ESL
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 95% Autism
Pre-K Programs
10 to 1 96%
Cost: Free
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

ac New Frances Finazzo
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SIR ISAAC NEWTON
150 Newton Street
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Newark, NJ 07103
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-733-8675
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
A www.nps.k12.nj.us/issac-newton
TO MS

Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School reopened its doors in September 2020 as a new school. Top: Yellow
In 1867, it first opened under the former name of Newton Street School. This science themed Bottom: Navy Blue
school serves students in Pre-K 3 & 4 through grade 2 with the expectation of increasing one
grade level each academic school year. At Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School, our goal is
to challenge our students daily through project based learning, Project Lead the Way and to
Sustainable Jersey for Schools,
stimulate our students’ love for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Our teachers will Audible, KPMG, NJPAC, Newark
develop structures in which rigor and high expectations are evident in every classroom. At Sir Museum, Rutgers Dental
Isaac Newton Elementary, we commit to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our
students while preparing them to be innovators of the future as we tap into their genius and Clubs & Activities
unlimited potential. STEM, Disney NJPAC
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School is creating a PreK-12 continuum where our students will Early Education Programs
gain a direct pathway to Science Park High School. Our teachers are certified in Project Lead Head Start
the Way and all of our classes have STEM immersion.
Cost: Free
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School is among the new schools that Superintendent León has
Grades: All
opened or reopened since his appointment in May 2018. End Time: 4:30 PM
Provider: Wrap Around NJ Pre-K
SEAT AVAILABILITY
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
PK 60 100%
K 69 100%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) NA

2020)

15:1 NA
TECHNOLOGY

Sandra Cruz
SOUTH STREET
44 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ, 07105
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-465-4880
973-522-4036
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Freedom, Strength, Vision
www.nps.k12.nj.us/sou
GRADES: PK-8 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: 798 | SCHOOL CODE: 093

South Street School believes that education is a means to fulfill dreams. Our goal is to provide Top: Navy Blue
the foundation that our young students need to build upon so that they can be successful in Bottom: Khaki
high school and beyond. Our mission is to inspire a love for learning, a quest for excellence, and
a compassion for humanity.
Junior Achievement, My Very
Own Library, NJPAC School-time
Academic Spotlight Performance Series Program,
We offer a Spanish and Portuguese language bilingual program. We also offer a preschool Riverbank Park
through 8th grade Autism program. Playworks

Band, Debate, Girls Who Code,
ENTRY GRADES
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS National Junior Honor Society,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR STEAM (Science Technology Arts
Pre-K 40 31% and Mathematics), Robotics
K 69 61%
Sports
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1

2020) Spanish, Portuguese, ESL

Autism
15 to 1 88%
TECHNOLOGY Early Education Programs

Number of Devices 1:1 Pre-K Programs, Head Start

Cost: Free
Grades: 1-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

Clarence Allen
SOUTH 17TH STREET

619 South 17th Street
Newark, NJ 07103
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-374-2570
973-374-2658
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
One Building...One Mission
www.nps.k12.nj.us/s17

At South Seventeenth Street School, we are raising the bar to increase student achievement Top: Navy Blue
through the effective implementation of the standards based curriculum. We will elevate the Bottom: Navy Blue
level of rigor in our daily instructional practices. Student achievement growth is measured
socially, emotionally, and academically. South Seventeenth Street School is a community where
Black Girls Code, Community Food
children are learning every day.
Bank of NJ, Junior Achievement, My
Very Own Library, National Honors
SEAT AVAILABILITY Society
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Clubs & Activities
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Chromebook Club, Coding, Dance,
K 46 100%
Robotics, Student Council, Debate
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Sports
Basketball
2020)
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Behavior Disabilities, Learning
Disabled - Mild/Moderate, Learning
13 to 1 100% Disabled - Severe
TECHNOLOGY
Cost: Free
Grades: K-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: School

Atiba Buckman
SPEEDWAY AVENUE
701 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-374-2740
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/spd
Soaring to Success
GRADES: K-8 | WARD: WEST | ENROLLMENT: 633 | SCHOOL CODE: 098

Speedway collaborates with our parents, community members, staff, and students to create a Top: Burgundy
supportive and diverse learning environment that promotes high expectations and standards Bottom: Gray
through professional development, workshops and rigorous tasks, ensuring that all students
meet their true potential.
Main Street Counseling, My Very
Own Library, Renew the Arts, Unified
Unique Fact Vailsburg Service, Panera, Just Fresh
Speedway is a modern building with modern robust science labs as well as dance, art and
music studios Clubs & Activities
Art, Chorus, Dance, Debate, Junior
SEAT AVAILABILITY Honor Society
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Basketball, Cheerleading
K 75 97%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1 Special Education Programs

Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 7% After School Options

2020) Cost: Free
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND Grades: 1-8
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED End Time: 5:30 PM
TECHNOLOGY

Ryshan Johnson
SUSSEX AVENUE
307 Sussex Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-268-5200
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/sus
School of Mathematics

Sussex Avenue School is comprised of teachers that ensure every student in the school is Top: Burgundy
pre-pared for lifelong education and social involvement. Students, parents, educators, and Bottom: Khaki
community partners are committed to fostering a love of reading and literacy comprehension
through rigorous curricula and innovative programming.
Focus Hispanic Organization Inc.,
My Block, My Family, Our Village,
Unique Fact My Very Own Library, Newark Kids
Students receive a handshake from the principal each morning so that they feel welcome and Coding Program, Soccer for All,
part of greatness. SMART Program, Newark Yoga
Movement, Shekinah Glory, Music
SEAT AVAILABILITY and The Brain
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Clubs & Activities
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Girls Who Code, Junior Honor
Pre-K 45 83% Society, Robotics, Student Council,
K 46 93% Yoga
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Sports
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 95% Basketball, Bicycling, Fencing,
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 15% Soccer, Yoga
2020)
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Pre-K Programs
14 to 1 97%
TECHNOLOGY Cost: Free
Number of Devices 1:1 Grades: 1-8
End Time: 6:00 PM
Provider: School

Simone Rose
THIRTEENTH AVENUE
359 13th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-733-7045
973-733-8663
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
The Pride of Newark

Thirteenth Avenue School is a place where students are eager to attend and receive a quality Top: Black, White
education. Teachers are supported and provided effective professional development about our Bottom: Khaki
high standard of education and strong home and school connection.
Jewish Renaissance, My Very Own
Unique Fact
Library, NCC, Rutgers Scholars, I
Core Values: I am Responsible! I am Respectful! I am Productive! I am Courageous!...DREAM Have a Dream Foundation
BIG!!!
Clubs & Activities
SEAT AVAILABILITY Debate, Junior Honor Society,
SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Robotics, Student Council
ENTRY GRADES
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Sports
Pre-K 85 55% Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading
K 70 86%
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Autism, Multiple Disabilities
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 27% Early Education Programs

2020) Pre-K Programs, Head Start
Cost: Free
13 to 1 87%
Grades: All Grades
Number of Devices 1:1 Provider: Community Partners

Margarita Hernandez
WILSON AVENUE
19 Wilson Avenue
Newark, NJ 07105
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
973-465-4910
973-465-4587
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Striving for Excellence
www.nps.k12.nj.us/wls
GRADES: K-8 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: 1,177 | SCHOOL CODE: 105

Wilson Avenue School is a cooperative partnership of students, parents, staff and community Top: Yellow
Bottom: Navy Blue
working together to create an environment in which our students develop a love of learning.
Inquisitiveness about the world around them and resourcefulness in meeting life’s challenges. Community Partnerships
Boys and Girls Club, Ironbound
Unique Fact Community Center, NJIT GEAR-UP,
We are the school of Performing Arts and Science with a focus on STEM/STEAM science NJPAC Disney Musicals, Rutgers -
Future Scholars
program, grades K-8.
Clubs & Activities
SEAT AVAILABILITY Band, Debate, Disney-NJPAC theater
Robotics, STEAM (Science Technol-
ENTRY GRADE
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS ogy Arts and Mathematics), League,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Anti-Bullying Club, Student Council,
K 136 69% Art Club, Marching Band
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Sports
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 96% Basketball, Soccer, Tennis

2020)
Grades: 1-8
Number of Devices 1:1 Provider: District- Office of
Extended Day Program

MIDDLE
AND
HIGH SCHOOLS
Artwork by: Bryanna Lawrence, Grade 10, Arts High School

Allison R. DeVaughn
AMERICAN HISTORY
74 Montgomery Street
Newark, NJ 07103
HIGH SCHOOL 973-733-6903

8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
The Eagle’s Nest Sits High www.nps.k12.nj.us/his
MAGNET HS | GRADES: 9-12 | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: 440 | SCHOOL CODE: 043

American History High School is an institute of Social Justice and Democracy committed to Top: Red
ensuring that all students gain social and academic skills needed to attend and graduate from Bottom: Navy Blue
an institution of higher learning. The shared efforts of students, parents, and staff will result in
the development of life-long learners and productive citizens who advocate for social justice
Cooperman Scholars, Essex County
for ALL.
College, National Honors society,
Rutgers University - Newark, Street
Academic Spotlight Law, American Civil Liberties Union,
American History High School has a dual enrollment partnership with Essex County College Essex County Prosecutors Office
and Rutgers University. Ironbound Community Corp., New
Jersey Institute for Social Justice, NJ
SEAT AVAILABILITY Historical Society
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Clubs & Activities
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Debate, Future Teachers, National
9 153 69% Honor Society, Newspaper, Student
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1 Council, Yearbook, Young Real-
Estate Explorers Club, Art Club,
Literary Magazine Club, Student
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 34% Activism Club, Anime Club,
2020)
Computer Science Club, Sisterhood
SCHOOL DATA Club
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF
AVERAGE STUDENT TO TEACHER TEACHERS WITH 5 OR MORE EFFECTIVE AND
TEACHERS WITH Sports
SECTION SIZE RATIO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
TEACHERS
ADVANCED DEGREES Basketball, Bowling, Cheer, Cross
Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball,
19 13:1 54% 86% 53%
Softball
GRADUATION RATES
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Academic Focus
Business
96% 94% 94%
POSTSECONDARY Special Education Programs

PERCENT ENROLLED IN Autism
PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN 2 YEAR COLLEGE PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN 4 YEAR COLLEGE
POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL
64% 9% 55% Advanced Placement Classes

Offered
TECHNOLOGY
AP Calculus AB/BC, AP English
Number of Devices 1:1 Language, AP English Literature,
AP Spanish, AP Studio Art, AP US
History
MAGNET CRITERIA
• Transcript/Grades
• Attendance
• Admissions Test
not apply to magnet schools. Please visit
date criteria.

Ricardo Pedro
ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

550 Dr. MLK, Jr. Boulevard
Newark, NJ 07102
Mind, Body, and Spirit Unite in Art, and in Life 973-733-7391
973-733-8346
8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/art

With a long and distinguished history, Arts High School was the first public high school for the Top: Hunter Green, Gray, White
arts in the nation. As the artistic flagship of the Newark Board of Education, today’s Arts High Bottom: Khaki, Gray
School offers rigorous artistic and academic programs for students in grades 9-12, enabling
post-secondary matriculation to many of the best institutions in the country. Arts majors are Community Partnerships
offered in dance, drama, music, TV production and visual art. Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc.,
National Honors Society, Newark
Unique Fact Arts Education, NJPAC, Thelonious
While Arts High School is primarily a visual and performing arts school, we we also have a Monk Institute of Jazz, Essex County
very competitive academic program that offers a full range of honors, Pre-AP, AP and dual College (dual enrollment), Montclair
enrollment courses. Each artist scholar is afforded the opportunity to receive coaching from State University, Grammy Museum
professionals in their respective fields both inside and outside of the classroom.
Clubs & Activities
SEAT AVAILABILITY Broadcasting and TV Production,
Drama, Latin Jazz Band, Student
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Government, Speech Team, National
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Honor Society, Yearbook
9 201 52%
Sports
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheer,
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 95% Softball, Volleyball
2020) Academic Focus
SCHOOL DATA Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New
Media Studies: Graphic Design, Film/
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF Video Technology, Music Technology
TEACHERS WITH
ADVANCED DEGREES
TEACHERS
Advanced Placement Classes
19 11:1 67% 96% 44% Offered
GRADUATION RATES AP English Language, AP English
Literature, AP Studio Art, AP Music
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Theory, AP Art History, AP Dance,
91% 93% 94%
AP Drama, AP Music, AP Visual Art,
POSTSECONDARY AP English I, AP English II
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL Certification Programs Offered
74% 21% 53% Graphic Design, Radio and Television
Broadcasting Technology/Technician
TECHNOLOGY
Number of Devices 1:1 MAGNET CRITERIA
• Audition
• Attendance
• Admissions Test
date criteria.

Dr. Carla Stephens
BARD EARLY COLLEGE

321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103

8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
Building an Intellectual Community www.nps.k12.nj.us/beh

Bard High School Early College offers Newark students an unparalleled educational Top: Burgundy, White
opportunity. Through a partnership between Bard College and the Newark Board of Education, Bottom: Khaki
talented students can earn both a high school diploma and an Associate’s Degree in four years.
Bard is licensed by the NJ Department of Higher Education and accredited as a branch campus
Cooperman Scholars, National
of Bard College by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Honors Society, Newark Trust,
NJLEEP, Schools That Can
Academic Spotlight
Students with a 2.0 GPA who earn 60 college credits earn the Bard College A.A. degree. Most Clubs & Activities
students earn at least 30 college credits during their 2 years in Bard’s college program. Dance, Debate, Robotics, Stand &
Deliver, Future Health Professionals,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Yearbook, National Honor Society
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Sports
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Basketball, Track & Field, Step Team,
9 154 43% Volleyball
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1
Advanced Placement
Classes Offered
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 18% Please contact the school for an
2020)
updated list of AP/IB classes offered
SCHOOL DATA
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF
MAGNET CRITERIA
TEACHERS WITH
SECTION SIZE RATIO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE • Transcript/Grades
ADVANCED DEGREES
TEACHERS • In-person interview
• Written assessment
19 13:1 39% 85% 70%
• Attendance
GRADUATION RATES • Standardized test scores
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 • Admissions Test
98% 96% 96% *Please note that sibling preference does
POSTSECONDARY www.newarkenrolls.org for a list of up-to-
date criteria.
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
88% 14% 74%
TECHNOLOGY

Dr. Jose Aviles
BARRINGER HIGH SCHOOL

90 Parker Street
Newark, NJ 07104
Newark’s High School of the Past, Present, and Future 973-268-5125
8:10AM - 2:40PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/barringer
GRADES: 9-12 | WARD: NORTH | ENROLLMENT: 1,607 | SCHOOL CODE: 027

Barringer High School has a rich and unique history. We are the 3rd oldest public high school Top: Black, Blue
in the country. We believe that all children can achieve success even in adverse circumstances. Bottom: Black
Knowledge is a powerful antidote for ignorance and provides the defense our students need to
combat the lure of negative influences they confront on a daily basis. As educators, we must Community Partnerships
understand the four R’s: Relevance + Rigor + Relationships = Results. ASPIRA, Buddy Reading Project with
Mayor’s Office, Community Food
Unique Fact
Our premiere academy is the Law Academy. We also offer a differentiated Career and Technical Bank of NJ, Future Project, Leaders
Education programs such as carpentry, music technology, Law and Public Safety, Cybersecurity for Life
and Junior ROTC. In addition, we offer students a variety of Visual and Performing Arts courses
such as Dance, Art, Vocal Music and Drama. Clubs & Activities
Art, Band, Band Dancers, Debate,
Music Production, Yearbook,
SEAT AVAILABILITY
National Honor Society, Radio,
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Carpentry, JrROTC, Law and Public
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Safety
9 452 98%
Sports
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1
Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Dance,
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 88% Football, Marching Band, Outdoor
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 44% Track, Step Team, Volleyball,
2020) Wrestling
SCHOOL DATA
Academic Focus
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF Law & Public Safety, Visual Arts,
TEACHERS WITH
ADVANCED DEGREES Performing Arts
TEACHERS
23 14:1 53% 92% 34% Bilingual Programs

GRADUATION RATES Spanish, ESL
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020

59% - Barringer’s 2019 graduation Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate/
calculation was derived using the total
58% 72% Severe, Behavior Disabilities
number of 2019 cohort graduates at
Barringer STEAM and Barringer Arts.
POSTSECONDARY Advanced Placement Classes

Offered
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN 2 YEAR COLLEGE PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN 4 YEAR COLLEGE AP English Language, AP English
41% 18% 23%

Literature, AP Spanish, AP Art, AP
US History, AP Statistics
TECHNOLOGY
Number of Devices 1:1 Certification Programs Offered
Carpentry/Carpenter, Graphic
Design, Music Technology, Law

Dr. Sharnee Brown
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

246 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
Cultivating Enthusiastic Naturally Talented Responsible 973-733-6897
Altruistic Leaders 8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/ctl
GRADES: 9-12 | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: 774 | SCHOOL CODE: 028

Central High School is comprised of great educators. Upon graduation, our students must be Top: Sky Blue, White
ready for post secondary opportunities and most importantly for college. Our emphasis is Bottom: Khaki
to cultivate learners with optimism, ambition, character and work ethic to produce problem
solving citizens prepared to impact the world for future generations.
Essex County College, Future
Project, Garden State Scholars
Unique Fact Program, NJIT, NJIT GEAR-UP,
Dual enrollment classes for juniors and seniors at Rutgers, NJIT & ECC. Seven Advanced PSE&G, Kean University, Grass
Placement classes for juniors and seniors. Roots, Solar One, DELTA Dental

PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Band, Band Dancers, Boys
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Mentoring, Debate, Drama,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Yearbook, National Honor Society
9 250 77%
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1 Sports

Cross Country, Dance, Football,
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 37% Marching Band, Outdoor Track,
2020)
Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis,
SCHOOL DATA Volleyball
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF
AVERAGE STUDENT TO TEACHER TEACHERS WITH 5 OR MORE EFFECTIVE AND Academic Focus
TEACHERS WITH
ADVANCED DEGREES Environmental Studies, Dental
TEACHERS
19 11:1 78% 94% 47%

Bilingual Programs
GRADUATION RATES French & Haitian Creole, ESL
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
77% 70% 76%

Autism, Learning Disabled - Mild/
POSTSECONDARY Moderate/Severe
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
Advanced Placement Classes Offered
37% 11% 26% AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP
TECHNOLOGY Chemistry, AP English Language, AP
English Literature, AP US History, AP
French Language and Culture
Certification Programs Offered

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Semone Morant
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR

Newark, NJ 07112
Eagle Academy
YOUNG MEN 973-705-3847
8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
“It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken www.eaglenewark.com
men” - Frederick Douglass

The mission of The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is to develop young men Top: Blue, Navy Blue
committed to the pursuit of academic excellence, strong character, and responsible leadership. Bottom: Gray
Opened in September 2012, the Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is the first and only
Bloomfield College, Mentoring USA:
all-male public school in the state of New Jersey. Our school is a collaboration between the
Prudential Newark, Street Squash
Newark Board of Education and the Eagle Academy Foundation. Newark, Students 2 Science, Eagle
Academy Foundation
Unique Fact
21st Century Program: Academic Enrichment, Enrichment Activities and Recreation, Clubs & Activities
Enrichment Programs and Support Services Art, Intermural Program, Student
Government, Yearbook, 21st Century
Program, National Honor Society,
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Music, Debate, Robotics, Yearbook,
SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Honors Society, 21st Centrury
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
7 26 100% Sports
Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball,
9 48 89%
Bowling, Track and Field, Vollyball,
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE 1
Gold, Street Squash
AP Classes Offered
2020) AP English Language, AP English
Literature, AP US History, AP World
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO PERCENT OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND History, AP Gov & Politics
GRADUATION RATES Cost: Free
Grades: 7-10
2018-2019 2019-2020
End Time: 6:00 PM
88% 85% Provider: School
TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALIZED SCHOOL CRITERIA
• In-person interview (Tentative)
• Attendance
• Admissions Test
date criteria.

Dr. Mario Santos
EAST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL

238 Van Buren Street
Newark, NJ 07105
The Comprehensive High School with a Magnet Touch 973-465-4900
973-465-4958
8:10 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/eas
GRADES: 9-12 | WARD: EAST | ENROLLMENT: 2,126 | SCHOOL CODE: 030

East Side High School is a large “comprehensive high school with a magnet touch” serving Top: Red, Black, White
students in grades nine through twelve. The student population is unique in its diversity. The Bottom: Black
diversity is a reflection of the East Side community. Working together, teachers, students,
administration, support staff and parents to dedicate themselves to create an atmosphere Essex County College (Early College
wherein the youth of our community can succeed. Our citizenry is a divergent mixture of Program), Ironbound Community
people and cultures from around the world that makes East Side high School a place for all Corporation, Montclair State
students to excel and thrive. Once an East Sider, always and East Sider! University, NJIT, NJPAC
Clubs & Activities

Unique Fact Anti Bullying, Band, Chorus,
CTE Academies that include Teacher Academy, Graphic Design, Music Technology, Video Coding, Debate, Dance, Drama,,
Production & Performing Arts. Environmental Club, Future
Teachers, Yearbook, National Honor
Society, Student Council, Robotics,
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Photography, Newspaper, Music
Production, Portuguese Club, LGBTQ
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Club, Jazz Club, Spanish Club, Math
Olympics, Marching Band, Pan
9 456 72%
African American Club, Robotics,
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1 Spanish Magazine Club, Future
Bilingual Leaders Club, Dreamers Club
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 22% Sports

2020) Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheer,
Cross Country, Dance, Debate,
SCHOOL DATA Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF
Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track,
AVERAGE STUDENT TO TEACHER TEACHERS WITH 5 OR MORE EFFECTIVE AND Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis,
TEACHERS WITH
TEACHERS
ADVANCED DEGREES Volleyball, Wrestling
25 15:1 64% 92% 43% Academic Focus

GRADUATION RATES Teacher Academy, Performing Arts,
New Media Studies: Graphic Design,
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Film/Video Technology, Music,
78% 82% 86% Technology
POSTSECONDARY Bilingual Programs

PERCENT ENROLLED IN Spanish, Portuguese, ESL
49% 24% 25% Special Education Programs

TECHNOLOGY
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP
Chemistry, AP English Language,
AP English Literature, AP
Psychology, AP Spanish, AP
Statistics, IB History of the Americas,
IB Language and Literature, IB
Math, IB Spanish, IB Theory of
Knowledge (TOK), IB World History,
IB Environmental Systems, IB Film,
AP Computer Science, AP Human
Geography, AP Spanish Literature
NJIT Forensic Science
Career Technical Education

Certification
For more information on school performance: Graphic Design, Music Technology,
See NJDOE’s website: http://www.nj.gov/education/data/ Photographic and Film/Video
View the school summaries at http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/data-research/school-summaries/ Technology/Technician & Assistant,
Teacher Academy
17-19 Crawford Street
GREAT OAKS LEGACY Newark, NJ 07102
CHARTER SCHOOL
862-256-0114
8:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Preparing Students for College Success www.greatoakslegacy.org
GRADES: PK-12* (High School Entry) | WARD: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | ENROLLMENT: 1,730 | SCHOOL CODE: 731

The mission of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is to prepare students for college success. Top: Light Blue
Bottom: Charcoal Grey
We do this by providing a rigorous college prep curriculum, supported by differentiated
instruction and two hours of tutoring daily for middle and high school students. We offer a Community Partnerships
robust sports and afterschool enrichment program as well as Saturday Academic Intervention. AmeriCorps Service Network, Boys
and Girls Club, Community Food
Bank of NJ, Steps 2 Success Dance
Unique Fact Program, Southward Children’s
Great Oaks Legacy Charter Schools offers daily tutoring for 3rd through 12th grade students! Alliance, Newark Community Street
Team, Project Ready and Greater
Newark Healthcare Collision
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School graduating cohorts have received on average 590 total col-
lege acceptances and over 5 million in scholarships! Clubs & Activities
Art, Dance, Debate, Student Govern-
ment, Yearbook
SEAT AVAILABILITY
Sports
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Basketball, Bowling, Cheer, Flag
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Football, Indoor Track, Step Team
9 20 2%
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AP Biology, AP Calculus A AP
Chemistry, AP English Literature,
AP Environmental Science, AP US
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 16% History, AP World History
2020)
SCHOOL DATA
Begins in mid to late September
TEACHERS WITH 5 OR MORE Cost: Free
AVERAGE STUDENT TO TEACHER EFFECTIVE TEACHERS FROM THE 2017-18 Grades: All Grades
YEAR End Time: 7:45 AM
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
Provider: School
27 13:1 16% 85%
TECHNOLOGY

Multiple Locations
KIPP NEWARK
Newark, NJ 07102
973-750-8326
Work hard. Be nice. 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
www.kippnj.org

Your child’s potential is limitless. From the moment they walk through the doors of our schools, Please visit our website for more
we are committed to their success in college and in life. KIPP Newark has 11 free, open enroll- Financial aid is available for uni-
ment college prep schools in Newark educating students in grades K-12. We focus on the needs forms.
of your child and build strong foundations that will empower them from elementary school all
the way through college. Visit www.KIPPNewark.org to learn more today. Boys and Girls Club, NJPAC, Rutgers
University - Newark, South Ward
Unique Fact Children’s Alliance, Urban League
Our schools provide a safe learning environment, excellent academics & extracurriculars where Clubs & Activities
all students can flourish. Art, Drama, Drumline, Robotics, Step
Team
KIPP Newark high schools offer a variety of Pre-AP and AP classes for all students. Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Football,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yoga
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS AP Class Offerings
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
9 300 81% Literature, AP Physics, AP Statistics,
AP US History, AP World History, AP
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Government & Politics, AP Macro-
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 93% economics, AP Microeconomics, AP
Research, AP Seminar
2020)
SCHOOL DATA
YEAR
NETWORK PERCENTAGE
25 13:1 13%
TECHNOLOGY

Naseed Gifted
MALCOLM X SHABAZZ
80 Johnson Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108

8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today www.nps.k12.nj.us/mxs

Malcolm X Shabazz High School provides each scholar with a rigorous curriculum to ensure Top: Black
college and career readiness, cultivates leadership, upholds a commitment to community and Bottom: Black, Khaki
Bulldog PRIDE. Perseverance, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, Excellence! We believe
education does not start or end in the classroom. True learning occurs at all times, when you Community Partnerships
succeed, when you fail, when you make mistakes, and when you accomplish your goals. We Bloomfield College, Future Rutgers
believe that as a school, we are teaching all the time. Every hallway interation, home visit, and Scholars, Leaders for Life, NJIT,
family meeting communicates who we are, what we value, and why we are here. Rutgers University - Newark, Stryker

Coding, Debate, National Honor
The Engineering Academy is an interdisciplinary, small learning community where scholars
Society, Robotics, Marching Band,
examine real world problems.
E-Sports, Robotics, Animation
SEAT AVAILABILITY Sports

PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Baseball, Basketball, Baton Twirling,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Bowling, Cheer, Chess, Cross
Country, Football, Indoor Track,
9 159 97%
Marching Band, Outdoor Track,
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1
Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Academic Focus
2020) Engineering
SCHOOL DATA
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF Behavior Disabilities, Learning
TEACHERS WITH Disabled - Mild/Moderate
ADVANCED DEGREES
TEACHERS
18 10:1 71% 81% 30% Career Technical Education

Certification
GRADUATION RATES
Cosmetology, Engineering
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
NA 69% 69%
POSTSECONDARY
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
34% 21% 13%
TECHNOLOGY

Multiple Locations
MARION P. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL 973-621-0060 (ext: 1010)
OF CULINARY & PERFORMING ARTS 8:25 AM - 3:30 PM

It takes a whole village to raise a child www.mptcs.org
GRADES: 9-12 | WARD: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | ENROLLMENT: 1,338 | SCHOOL CODE: 715

Marion P. Thomas Charter High School of Culinary & Performing Arts combines innovation with Top: Royal Blue
Bottom: Khaki
education. We have pioneered creative strategies and instructional methods to prepare stu-
dents for college, career and life. Marion P. Thomas Charter Schools are now proudly managed Community Partnerships
by BRICK Education Network. Building Kidz (Robotics), NJIT
Clubs and Activities

Unique Fact African Drumming, Cooking, Dance,
Our innovative curriculum blends college prep classes with culinary and performing arts train- STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts
and Mathematics), Student Council
ing.
Sports
SEAT AVAILABILITY Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Outdoor
Track
AP Classes Offered
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
9 150 51%
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE First day of school - Last day of
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 95% school
Cost: Free
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 5% Grades: All Grades
2020) Start Time: 7:30 AM
Provider: School
SCHOOL DATA
RETENTION OF After School Options
TEACHERS WITH 5 OR MORE EFFECTIVE OR Mid-September - Early June
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL 4
CURRENT SCHOOL OR WITHIN TEACHERS FROM YEAR GRADUATION
Cost: Yes, vouchers available
SECTION SIZE RATIO
CURRENT CHARTER SCHOOL THE 2017-18 SCHOOL RATE 2019-2020 Grades: All Grades
NETWORK PERCENTAGE YEAR INTO THE 2018- End Time: 6:00 PM
19 SCHOOL YEAR Provider: School
22 17:1 60 78 82%
TECHNOLOGY

TBA
NEWARK SCHOOL OF DATA

746 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
SCIENCE & INFORMATION

TBA
8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
TECHNOLOGY
www.nps.k12.nj.us/data-science
GRADES: 9 | WARD: CENTRAL

Vision: The School of Data Science and Information Technology seeks to prepare the next Top:
Bottom:
generation of research scientists and information technology professionals with the expertise
to bring about organizational and technological change in all aspects of their community.
Mission: We prepare students for immediate college and career opportunities by combining the • Transcript/Grades
most innovative curriculum in data science with cutting-edge, industry-standard technology. • In-person interview (Tentative)
• Attendance
*The Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology is among the new schools that • Standardized test scores
Superintendent León has opened or reopened since his appointment in May 2018. • Submit Newark Enrolls application
• Admissions Test
date criteria.

Please visit www.metscharterschool.com or
www.newarkenrolls.org for information about the location for the 2019-2020 school year.
Newark TBA
NEWARK SCHOOL OF
239 Woodside Avenue
School Newark, NJ 07104
FASHION & DESIGN

TBA
of Fashion 8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
& Design www.nps.k12.nj.us/fashion-design
GRADES: 9 | WARD: NORTH | ENROLLMENT: NA | SCHOOL CODE:

Vision: The School of Fashion and Design envisions a dynamic community where students Top:
Bottom:
can manifest their creative style, pioneer new design innovations, and influence the world of
fashion. SPECIALIZED SCHOOL CRITERIA
Mission: To educate and inspire students to explore their academic and creative potential • Audition
through the lens of fashion and design. We leverage the design process across the curriculum • Attendance
and afford students space to imagine, problem solve, and collaborate in preparation for future • Standardized test scores
success. • Admissions Test
*The Newark School of Fashion & Design is among the new schools that Superintendent León not apply to specialized schools. Please visit
has opened or reopened since his appointment in May 2018. date criteria.

Please visit www.metscharterschool.com or
www.newarkenrolls.org for information about the location for the 2019-2020 school year.
Nelson Ruiz
NEWARK SCHOOL OF
24 Crane Street
Newark, NJ 07104
GLOBAL STUDIES 973-268-5112

8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/global
GRADES: 9-10 | WARD: NORTH | ENROLLMENT: NA | SCHOOL CODE: 020

The Newark School of Global Studies is a four year public magnet high school that will provide Top: Gravity Blue
students with an immersive academic experience to prepare them to be innovative thinkers Bottom: Gray
in a competitive, global 21st century society. The Newark School of Global Studies is a place
Clubs & Activities
where a diverse student body will converge in a school with no borders. The curriculum fosters
Debate, Model UN, Girls with Code,
fluency in a second language, immersion in a foreign culture and the exchange of ideas via
Robotics, Student Council
advanced technology. Students are engaged in a meaningful way in the sphere of international
relations as they tackle the great global issues of our time within an academic framework. Our AP Classes Offered
three internal academies focusing on Diplomacy, International Business and the Humanities will Pre-AP World History and
facilitate the application of a global studies education to life-long career choices. The Newark Geography, Pre-AP Algebra,
School of Global Studies creates problem solvers for the world. Pre-AP Geometry with Statistics,
Pre-AP English 1, Pre-AP English
Unique Fact 2, AP World History, AP European
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a Junior-year Study Abroad program in History, AP Government & Politics,
China. We offer four year second language acquisition in Arabic, Chinese, French, & Spanish. AP US Government & Politics, AP
Comparative, Microeconomics,
Macroeconomics, AP Chinese IV
*The Newark School of Global Studies is among the new schools that Superintendent León has
Language and Culture, AP Arabic IV
opened or reopened since his appointment in May 2018. Language and Culture
SEAT AVAILABILITY SPECIALIZED SCHOOL CRITERIA

SCHOOL LAST YEAR
9 125 91% • Attendance
TECHNOLOGY
Number of Devices 1:1 • Admissions Test
date criteria.

Kyle Brown
NEWARK VOCATIONAL
301 West Kinney Street
Newark, NJ 07112

8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/nwv
GRADE: 9-11 | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: 388 | SCHOOL CODE: 041

Newark Vocational High School’s mission is to provide a rigorous curriculum that will prepare Top: Gold
students for a path toward college and career readiness. We take pride in working with the Bottom: Khaki
Newark Vocational village of parents, students, and community. Our goal is to cultivate creative
and innovative students by having dedicated staff with high expectations who will prepare
ASPIRA, Montclair State University,
students to be globally competitive.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity inc.,
Rider University, Fairleigh University,
Unique Fact Upstream Productions
The Culinary Arts program is based on industry standards. Students use these skills in a student
run restaurant. Clubs & Activities
Cooking, Debate, Vocal Music,
*Newark Vocational High School is among the new schools that Superintendent León has Graphic Arts Club, Hospitality and
opened or reopened since his appointment in May 2018. Tourism Club
SEAT AVAILABILITY Academic Focus

Culinary Arts, Hospitalilty & Tourism,
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Graphic Design
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
9 267 57% Bilingual Programs

ESL
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 92% Sports

Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 29% Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country,
2020) Indoor Track, Outdoor Track,
SCHOOL DATA Volleyball
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF Career Technical Education
TEACHERS WITH
ADVANCED DEGREES Certification
TEACHERS
Cooking & Related Culinary Arts,
18 9:1 NA NA NA General, Graphic Design, Hospitality
TECHNOLOGY and Tourism

• Attendance
• Admissions Test
date criteria.


Multiple Locations
NORTH STAR ACADEMY

973-474-5114
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CHARTER SCHOOL
www.northstaracademy.org
Feel the Joy. DO the Work. Change History.

The mission of North Star Academy Charter School of Newark is to prepare each student to Top: Navy Blue
Bottom: Khaki
enter, succeed in, and graduate from college.
Please visit our website for more
Unique Fact
Students participate in a daily ritual called morning and community circles to build school cul- Community Partnerships
ture and community. The HS 2.0 Program provides upperclassmen the opportunity to explore Essex County College, Essex County
Food Bank, La Casa de Don Pedro,
passions outside of a traditional academic context.
New Jersey Food Bank

PERCENTAGE OF APPLICANTS WHO LISTED THIS Coding, Music, Robotics, Step Team
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
Sports
9 450 18% Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volley-
ball
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

2020)
SCHOOL DATA
RETENTION OF
TEACHERS WITH 5 OR MORE EFFECTIVE OR
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL 4
CURRENT SCHOOL OR WITHIN TEACHERS FROM YEAR GRADUATION
SECTION SIZE RATIO
CURRENT CHARTER SCHOOL THE 2017-18 SCHOOL RATE 2019-2020
NETWORK PERCENTAGE YEAR INTO THE 2018-
19 SCHOOL YEAR
30 NA NA NA 96%
TECHNOLOGY


Angela Mincy
SCIENCE PARK
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07103
HIGH SCHOOL
973-733-8689
8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/sci
Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of the future!

The mission of Science Park High School is to offer students a top notch educational Top: Navy Blue, Yellow
experience. Our students will be prepared to engage in further study and make lifelong Bottom: Khaki, Navy Blue
contributions in the STEM fields, with an appreciation for the arts. Our rigorous curriculum is
punctuated by college level coursework which is driven by interdisciplinary study, research, Community Partnerships
ethical leadership, global perspective, and service. We expect our students to take C.H.A.R.G.E. Audible, Essex County College (Early
of the future! College Program), NJIT, Students
2 Science, Rutgers New Jersey
Unique Fact Medical School
Science Park offers AP, IB, and dual enrollment college courses.
Clubs & Activities
SEAT AVAILABILITY Debate, Environmental Club,
National Honor Society, Robotics,
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Theatre Club
SCHOOL LAST YEAR
7 39 43% Academic Focus

9 240 28% Environmental Studies, Allied Health
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE1
Bilingual Programs
2020) Sports
SCHOOL DATA
Cross Country, Debate, Indoor
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF Track, Marching Band, Outdoor
TEACHERS WITH
ADVANCED DEGREES
Track, Soccer, Softball, Step Team,
TEACHERS
Swimming, Volleyball
21 14:1 79% 90% 48%
Advanced Placement Classes
GRADUATION RATES
Offered
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP
96% 99% 97% Chemistry, AP English Language, AP
POSTSECONDARY English Literature, AP Environmental
Science, AP French, AP Physics,
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN 2 YEAR COLLEGE PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN 4 YEAR COLLEGE AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US
History, IB Biology, IB French,
91% 16% 74%
IB History of the Americas, IB
TECHNOLOGY Language and Literature, IB Math, IB
Number of Devices 1:1 Portuguese, IB Theory of Knowledge
(TOK), AP European History, AP
Computer Science Principles, IB
Physics, IB Global Politics
MAGNET CRITERIA
• Attendance
• Admissions Test
date criteria.


Edwin Reyes
TECHNOLOGY
187-223 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104

973-497-5716
You Can’t Hide from Panther Pride 8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/tec
GRADES: 9-12 | WARD: NORTH | ENROLLMENT: 643 | SCHOOL CODE: 038

Technology High School is so much more than a school. It is an example of great things Top: Gray, Black or White
that can be accomplished when a group of dedicated adults and students get their mind to Bottom: Gray or Black
accomplish greatness. Our MISSION is “To empower unique thinkers by providing a rigorous
and quality education that promotes social, emotional, and academic growth for LIFE.” With Community Partnerships
an eye on the future, our VISION is; “We will develop global leaders by providing them with the Audible, Black Girls Code, Bloomfield
tools to succeed in a world driven by technology.” We provide our students with the equity
College, Community Food Bank
they need to ensure a bright future.
of NJ, Cooperman Scholars, NJIT,
Unique Fact Rutgers, ECC
Technology High School was the highest performing high school in the NBOE in both Math and
ELA last school year. Technology High School has the highest attendance rate of any NBOE Clubs & Activities
High School. Anime Club, Art, Band, Coding,
Newspaper, Debate, Korean Club,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Robotics
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Academic Focus
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Engineering
9 199 27%
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1
Auditory Impairment
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 5% Sports

2020) Baseball, Basketball, Bowling,
SCHOOL DATA Cheer, Soccer, Softball, Swimming,
Volleyball
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF
TEACHERS WITH
ADVANCED DEGREES Advanced Placement Classes
TEACHERS
Offered
23 13:1 62% 93% 38% AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP
GRADUATION RATES Chemistry, AP English Language, AP
English Literature, AP Environmental
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Science, AP Physics, AP Spanish,
93% 96% 100%
AP Statistics, AP US History, AP
POSTSECONDARY Computer Science
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL Career Technical Education
80% 13% 67% Certification
Cisco Networking, Biomedical
TECHNOLOGY Engineering, Engineering,
Number of Devices 1:1 Video Production, Graphic Print
Production, Computer Science
MAGNET CRITERIA
• Attendance
• Admissions Test
date criteria.


Genique Flournoy-Hamilton
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

55 Clinton Place
Newark, NJ 07108
RISE Like the Phoenix! 973-351-2010
8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/uni
MAGNET HS | GRADES: 7-12 | WARD: SOUTH | ENROLLMENT: 491 | SCHOOL CODE: 024

University High School has historically been synonymous with academic excellence within the Top: Burgundy, White
city of Newark and beyond. We are a magnet school serving roughly 500 students in grades 7 Bottom: Khaki (7-8), Gray (9-12)
through 12. Our modest student population allows meaningful relationships with all students
and small class sizes. With a focus on preparing students for success and leadership in the Community Partnerships
fields of Liberal Arts and Humanities, we offer a rigorous curriculum with opportunities for Essex County College, Montclair
Advanced Placement and college level courses. State University, Rutgers University
- Newark, Street Law, 21st Century
Unique Fact Learning, ALI Abbott Institute, Write
Thurgood Marshall Law Academy students attend classes in a fully functional courtroom on Sports, Lotus Yoga, Street Law,
housed at University High School. 21st Century Learning
Clubs & Activities

SEAT AVAILABILITY
Band, Band Dancers, Debate,
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS National Junior Honor Society,
SCHOOL LAST YEAR National Honors Society, Robotics,
7 250 84% Student Government Association,
9 250 56%
Poetry, Chess, Glee
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1
Sports
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 94% Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheer,
Dance, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track,
2020) Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
SCHOOL DATA
RETENTION OF Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate
PERCENT OF
TEACHERS WITH
ADVANCED DEGREES
TEACHERS Advanced Placement Classes
19 12:1 63% 83% 47% Offered
AP Biology, AP English Language,
GRADUATION RATES
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
95% 97% 92% College and Career

Law
POSTSECONDARY
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN 2 YEAR COLLEGE PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN 4 YEAR COLLEGE MAGNET CRITERIA
79% 12% 67% • Transcript/Grades

• Attendance
TECHNOLOGY • Standardized test scores
• Admissions Test
date criteria.


Andre Hollis
WEEQUAHIC HIGH SCHOOL

Newark, NJ 07112
One Family, One School, One Community - Striving for 973-705-3903
Excellence! 973-705-3901/3903
8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/weq

Weequahic High School’s mission is to provide a safe environment in order to ensure that all Top: Orange
students graduate ready for college and/or career pathway equipped with the academic, social, Bottom: Khaki
and critical thinking skills necessary for success in the 21st Century. Weequahic’s Allied Health
Sciences program allow students to gain real world skills in healthcare, with a major emphasis Community Partnerships
on aligning to industry standards. Some highlights of being apart of our Allied Health Sciences National Honors Society, Newark
program include: college credit, clinicals, and hospital partners. Our students deliver quality
Beth Israel Medical Center, Rutgers
patient care while performing medical processes and diagnostics procedures in our new state
of the art actual and simulated clinical environments. University Reach Program, UMDNJ,
Weequahic Alumni
Unique Fact
Jobs For America’s Graduates: student exposure to leadership activities, civic responsibility, Clubs & Activities
and social awareness activities. Gifted and Talented Program,
National Honors Society, Robotics,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Stand & Deliver, Yearbook
ENTRY GRADE SEATS AVAILABLE IN ENTRY GRADE LAST YEAR SCHOOL FIRST AND WERE MATCHED TO THIS Sports
SCHOOL LAST YEAR Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Dance,
9 162 97% Football, Indoor Track, Marching
Band, Outdoor Track, Soccer,
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1
Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yoga
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 38% Academic Focus

2020) Allied Health
SCHOOL DATA
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate,
TEACHERS WITH
SECTION SIZE RATIO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE Cognitive Impairment - Mild
ADVANCED DEGREES
TEACHERS
19 11:1 72% 93% 53% Advanced Placement Classes Offered

GRADUATION RATES AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP
English Literature, AP US History
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
61% 72% 76%

Career Technical Education
POSTSECONDARY Certification
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
Computer Systems Networking
POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL and Telecommunications, Health
34% 12% 22% Services/Allied Health/Health
Sciences, General
TECHNOLOGY


Akbar Cook
WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL

403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
973-733-6977
Lead With Love
8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/wsd
GRADES: 9-12 | WARD: WEST | ENROLLMENT: 613 | SCHOOL CODE: 034

The mission of West Side High School is to prepare all of our students for college, career, and Top: Black, Hunter Green, White
citizenship. We provide a safe, clean, positive, and supportive learning environment in which Bottom: Black, Gray, Khaki
all students can develop socially, emotionally, and academically. We want all children to be in
position to lead lives of enduring quality and accomplishments. Our school mission statement is Community Partnerships
RIP - Relationships, Innovation, Passion. Our vision statement is that from the moment students Community Food Bank of NJ,
enter our doors to the point they are gainfully employed and making a living wage, we will be Essex County College, Google, MCJ
by their side. Foundation, New Jersey Food Bank,
NJ Shares
Academic Spotlight
Dual Credit Program - West Side offers an associate degree in Buisiness Administration with Clubs & Activities
Essex County College. Broadcasting and TV Production,
Dance, National Honor Society,
SEAT AVAILABILITY Newspaper, Yearbook, Student
Council, Debate
9 146 94% Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country,
Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse,
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE1
Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball,
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 87% Volleyball
2020) Academic Focus
SCHOOL DATA Business
RETENTION OF
PERCENT OF Special Education Programs
TEACHERS WITH
SECTION SIZE RATIO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE Learning Disabled - Mild/Moderate/
ADVANCED DEGREES
TEACHERS
Severe
22 13:1 55% 80% 32%
GRADUATION RATES Advanced Placement Classes

Offered
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
AP Calculus AB/BC, AP English
67% 67% 79%
Language, AP English Literature, AP
POSTSECONDARY World History, AP Computer Science
PERCENT ENROLLED IN
POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL Career Technical Education
42% 16% 26% Certification
Supply Chain Management,
TECHNOLOGY Stackable Google Certifications,
Number of Devices 1:1 Virtual Enterprises


SPECIALIZED
PROGRAMS
Artwork by: Valentina Fernandez, Grade 7, Oliver Street School

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Newark Board of Education 2020-2021 K–8 Special Education Self-Contained Program Offerings
*Indicates Specialized School.
To learn more about our Specialized Schools – Bruce Street, Fourteenth Avenue, John F. Kennedy and New Jersey Regional Day – please see pages 103-106 of the
School Guidebook.
MULTIPLE
COGNITIVELY COGNITIVELY LEARNING LEARNING
GRADE AUDITORY BEHAVIOR MULTIPLE DISABILITY
AUTISM IMPAIRED IMPAIRED DISABLED DISABLED
LEVEL IMPAIRMENT DISABILITIES DISABILITIES MEDICALLY
MILD MODERATE MILD/MODERATE SEVERE
INVOLVED
Please note that ALL families may apply to ANY charter school in Newark. All charter schools are required to serve any student who is matched to them, includ-
ing students who need special education.
K
1 Camden Street Cleveland

Abington
First Avenue Dr. E. Alma Flagg
3rd-4th (SPAN)
2 Ivy Hill
Luis Muñoz Marin Benjamin Franklin
East Ward Elementary
L.A. Spencer 1st-4th grade Fourteenth Avenue
Peshine Avenue Chancellor Avenue
3 McKinley Elliott Street Rafael Hernandez
South 17th Street Dr. William H. Horton
Quitman Street Harriet Tubman 13th Avenue
George W. Carver
Salomé Ureña 2nd-4th grade
4 South Street
Roberto Clemente
Hawthorne Avenue
Speedway
13th Avenue
Belmont
Bruce Fourteenth Cleveland
Avon Avenue Runyon
Street* Avenue* Dr. E. Alma Flagg
Park Elem.
Camden Street Elliott Street
First Avenue Abington (SPAN) 6th-7th grade
6 Harriet Tubman
Fourteenth Avenue* Chancellor
Ivy Hill Dr. William H. Horton Hawthorne Avenue
L.A. Spencer Hawthorne Avenue George W. Carver Mount Vernon JFK*
McKinley Luis Muñoz Marin Lincoln NJ Regional Day*
NJ Regional Day* Peshine Avenue Peshine Avenue Rafael Hernandez
7 Quitman South 17th Street 8th grade 13th Avenue
8 South Street Rafael Hernandez
13th Avenue 8th grade
JFK* Speedway Cleveland
Dr. E. Alma Flagg
Hawthorne Avenue
Mount Vernon
South 17th Street
7th-8th grade
MULTIPLE
COGNITIVELY LEARNING LEARNING
AUDITORY BEHAVIOR MULTIPLE DISABILITY
AUTISM IMPAIRED DISABLED DISABLED
IMPAIRMENT DISABILITIES DISABILITIES MEDICALLY
MILD MILD/MODERATE SEVERE
INVOLVED
Please note that ALL families may apply to ANY charter school in Newark. All charter schools are required to serve any student who is matched to them,
including students who need special education.
Barringer High
School
Central High
American
School
History HS Barringer High
10th-12th grade
School
Barringer High
Central HS East Side
School East Side High
Weequahic High
10th-12th grade School
Technology HS JFK* School Central HS JFK* JFK*
Malcolm X Malcolm X Shabazz

NJ Regional West Side High NJ Regional Day*
Shabazz
Day* School
Weequahic High
School
West Side High

School
Note that all Newark Board of Education high schools, including magnet schools, will have RCI and/or RCO programs.
To learn more about RCO and RCI programs, please visit: www.newarkenrolls.org

Kyle Thomas
BRUCE STREET SCHOOL

333 Clinton Place
Newark, NJ 07112
FOR THE DEAF 973-705-3952

973-705-3758
Proper Education Always Corrects Errors 8:20 AM - 2:55 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/bru

Bruce Street School for the Deaf is located within George Washington Carver School and Top: Yellow
Bottom: Navy Blue
offers unique learning courses for students grades Pre-K through 8. Our diverse Auditory
Impaired and Multiply Disabled academic program provides a totally inclusive environment Community Partnerships:
that engages all students in multiple paths for success. After School All-Stars, Leaders for
Life, My Very Own Library, Newark
Unique Fact Trust, NJCIE
The school operates in a fully inclusive environment with no social barriers.
Clubs & Activities:
Dance Jr., National Junior Honor
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1 Society, Newark Chess, Robotics,
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 91% Student Council, Debate
Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 35% Sports:

2020)
Auditory Impairment
5:1 90%

Cost: Free
Grades: All grades
End Time: 5:30 PM
After School Provider: School and
After School All-Stars


Armando Cepero
Fourteenth Avenue School

26 Speedway Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
Where Possibilities Begin 973-733-6940
973-733-7078
8:20 AM - 2:55 PM

Fourteenth Avenue School has developed the Performing Arts through theatre production, Top: Burgundy
Bottom: Navy Blue
music and chorus and instrumental instruction, dance through performance and movement, art
instruction, art club and therapeutic art. We support our students with developing happiness, Community Partnerships
positive image building, self-esteem and confidence development, and the joy of learning Newark Conservancy, NJPAC,
valuable lessons that will impact their lives positively. Rutgers University, The Newark
Museum, Wakefern/Shoprite, Hello
Fresh Program
Unique Fact
Fourteenth Avenue School is a school of science exploration, combined with performing arts Clubs & Activities
through music, dance, and art. Art, Chorus, Dance, STEAM (Science,
Technology, Arts and Mathematics)
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1
Sports
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 92% Basketball, Bowling, Soccer
Multiple Disabilities, Autism,
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Cognitive Impairment - Mild

Grades: All grades


Jill Summers-Phillips
JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL

311 South 10th Street
Newark, NJ 07103
No Limits to What WE Can Do! 973-733-6788
973-733-7644
8:15 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/jfk
GRADES: UNGRADED | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: 146 | SCHOOL CODE: 107

John F. Kennedy provides students ages 13-21 who have multiple disabilities with a specialized Top: Gray, Navy Blue
Bottom: Navy Blue
program that will give them the tools needed to navigate their communities upon graduation.
Our functional curriculum is data-based and used to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Stu- Community Partnerships
dents take part in Co-curricular activities such as the Arts, swimming, Special Olympics as well Jazz House Kids Program, Liberty
as inclusion activities with other comprehensive High Schools. Science Center, Newark Beth
Israel Medical Center, Pastor Tilley
Outreach Project, Renew the Arts
Unique Fact
“Transition Academy Program” students ages 18-21, receive intense instruction on life skills, job Clubs & Activities
training, and other areas. Anti Bullying, Coding, Jazz House
Kids Program, Student Council,
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1 Yearbook
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 93% Special Education Programs

Percentage of Students Chronically Absent in (2019- 22% Autism, Learning Disabled Severe,
2020) Multiple Disabilities
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming
7 to 1 100%

Cost: Free
Number of Devices 1:1 Grades: All Grades
Location: School


Jennifer Mitchell
NEW JERSEY REGIONAL

334 Lyons Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
DAY SCHOOL 973-705-3820

973-705-3820
An Effective, Compassionate Learning Community 8:10 AM - 2:40 PM
www.nps.k12.nj.us/njr
GRADES: UNGRADED | WARD: CENTRAL | ENROLLMENT: 106 | SCHOOL CODE: 600

New Jersey Regional Day School is a warm, welcoming community where children with Top: Yellow, White, Blue
Bottom: Navy Blue, Khaki
learning differences discover their strengths and learn to their fullest potential. Our school
offers a rich blend of functional academics, communication, social development, related Community Partnerships
therapies and services to students ages 5-21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Audible, Center for Autism,
developmental challenges. Community Food Bank of NJ, La
Casa de Don Pedro, Newark Beth
Israel Medical Center
Unique Fact
Our transition program ensures every graduate is connected to crucial community supports Clubs & Activities
including a supports coordinator. Coding, Cooking, Dance, Student
Council, Yoga
SCHOOL ATTENDENCE1
Sports
Average Daily Attendance (2019-2020) 93% Bowling, Swimming
Autism, Multiple Disabilities, Multiple
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS RETAINED Disability Medically Involved

End Time: 4:20 PM
Number of Devices 1:1 Grades: All Grades
Location: School


ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Artwork by: Nylea Underwood, Grade 10, Central High School

BILINGUAL/ESL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Please
TOC note that these are subject to change for the 2020-2021 school year. Please visit www.newarkenrolls.org for the latest information
about program availability.
FRENCH & HAITIAN ENGLISH AS

SCHOOL CODE SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS SPANISH PORTUGUESE A SECOND
CREOLE LANGUAGE (ESL)
CENTRAL WARD
082 Louise A. Spencer 66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
K-8 K-8
Elementary School Newark, NJ 07108
EAST WARD
049 Ann Street 30 Ann Street
K-8 K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07105
087 East Ward Elementary 104 Oliver Street

K-3 K-3 K-3
075 Hawkins Street 8 Hawkins Street

K-8 K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07105
077 Lafayette Street 205 Lafayette Street

K-8 K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 7105
087 Oliver Street 86 Oliver Street

K-8 K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07105
093 South Street 44 Hermon Street

K-8 K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07105
105 Wilson Avenue 19 Wilson Avenue

K-8 K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07105
NORTH WARD
046 Abington Avenue 209 Abington Avenue
K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07107
073 Dr. E. Alma Flagg 150 3rd Street

K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07107
074 Dr. William H. Horton 291 North 7th Street

K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07107
068 Elliott Street 721 Summer Avenue

K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07107
070 First Avenue 214 First Avenue

K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07107
072 Franklin 42 Park Avenue

K-6 K-6
Newark, NJ 07104
036 Luis Muñoz Marin 663 Broadway

K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07104
081 McKinley 1 Colonnade Place

5-8 5-8
Newark, NJ 07104
400 Park 120 Manchester Place

K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07104
095 Rafael Hernandez 345 Broadway

K, 1, 7, 8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07104
090 Ridge Street 735 Ridge Street

K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07104
099 Roberto Clemente 257 Summer Avenue

K-6 K-6
Newark, NJ 07104
114 Salomé Ureña 284 First Avenue

K-6 K-6
Newark, NJ 07107
SOUTH WARD
088 Peshine Avenue 422 Peshine Avenue
K-8
Newark, NJ 07112
WEST WARD
110 Ivy Hill 107 Ivy Street
K-8 K-8
Elementary Newark, NJ 07106
085 Mount Vernon 142 Mt. Vernon Place

K-8 K-8
Newark, NJ 07106
SCHOOL FRENCH & HAITIAN ENGLISH AS

HIGH SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS SPANISH PORTUGUESE A SECOND
CODE CREOLE LANGUAGE (ESL)
012 Barringer High School 90 Parker Street
9-12 9-12
Newark, NJ 07104
030 Central High School 246 18th Street

9-12 9-12
Newark, NJ 07108
040 East Side High School 238 Van Buren Street

9-12 9-12 9-12
Newark, NJ 07105
041 Newark Vocational High 301 West Kinney Street

9-10

IMPORTANT TERMS
DISTRICT SCHOOLS: Are schools that are managed by Newark Board of Education. They are located throughout Newark and
serve all grades.
CHARTER SCHOOLS: Charter schools are operated by their own Local Education Agency (LEA). Charter schools are free of
charge and are open to all students living in Newark. Charter schools are located throughout Newark and serve all grades.
MAGNET SCHOOLS: Magnet schools are NBOE Schools that offer specialized programs in grades 7-12 or 9-12. Any student can
apply to attend a magnet school. Magnet schools consider academic and other criteria to rank students.
HEAD START: A school with Head Start offers an enhanced family oriented preschool program that offers nutrition, education,
health and support services including individualized services, health and dental screening, family support, community resources
and services to meet special needs.
• Proof of income is required for Head Start.
COMMUNITY BASED PROVIDER: Preschool providers are publicly-funded, privately managed schools for students eligible for
Pre-K and offer comprehensive education, family and health referral services.
SIBLING PREFERENCE: Applicants who have siblings already matched to a school will have the highest priority to be matched
to the school when there are seats available.
GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE: Students who apply to PK-8 schools in their geographic area will receive preference to be matched
to those schools.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PREFERENCE: Students who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and require special education
services may receive a preference to be matched to a school of their choice that provide the services required by their IEP.
WAITLIST: Students who submit applications, but are not matched to schools through the application, are automatically added
to a waitlist. This only applies to charter school and district magnet school applicants.
SCREENED: District magnet schools have additional criteria that students must meet to be considered.

DISTRICT
ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
PRE-K (DISTRICT DISTRICT HIGH
AND MIDDLE CHARTER MAGNET
AND CHARTER) SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS SCHOOLS
Sibling Preference X X X X
Geographic X X X X
Preference (does not
apply to all
participating
charters)
Special Education X X X X X
Preference
Screened X
Waitlist X X

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Josephine C. Garcia, Board President

Dawn Haynes, Vice President
Shayvonne Anderson
Hasani K. Council
Yambeli Gomez
Flohisha Johnson
A’Dorian Murray-Thomas
Asia J. Norton
Tave Padilla
A SPECIAL THANKS TO
All of our Participating Schools
Newark Board of Education

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
For any issues, please check www.nps.k12.nj.us or www.newarkenrolls.org for the most up to date information.
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT PRE-K AND HEAD START
LOCATION ADDRESS PHONE EMAIL
Office of Early Childhood 765 Broad Street 973-733-6234 newarkprek@gmail.com

Newark, NJ 07102
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION
Office of Special 765 Broad Street 973-733-7314 osemain@nps.k12.nj.us

Education Newark, NJ 07102
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT BILINGUAL EDUCATION
Office of Bilingual 765 Broad Street 973-733-8398 pveru@nps.k12.nj.us

Newark, NJ 07102
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMELESS/DISPLACED STUDENT SERVICES
Specialist for 765 Broad Street 973-424-4445 a1osoria@nps.k12.nj.us

Homeless Management Newark, NJ 07102
Student Support Services-
Special Service Unit
FOR GENERAL QUESTIONS
LOCATION ADDRESS PHONE
Newark Board of 765 Broad Street 973-733-7333

Education Newark, NJ 07102

NOTES

The information presented on the school profile pages was submitted and
verified by schools and relevant NBOE departments. It is current as of the
publication of this guidebook. Please visit www.newarkenrolls.org for the
most current information. WWW.NEWARKENROLLS.ORG

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A C H O I C E F O R A L L S T U D E N T S

2021-2022 ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Dear Newark Families,

This year’s guidebook includes:

• A full page of family-friendly information for every participating PK-12 school

• Created a family-friendly online application

• Attend the Virtual School Fair on November 14, 2020

The application process dates are:

• November 14, 2020 - Application Window Opens at 3pm

Welcome to the Newark Enrolls Guidebook!

How to begin choosing a school?

This guidebook is a great place to start! Consider some of these points:

Does your child have any special considerations?

Narrow down to a list of 8 top choices and

FRONT PAGES ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS

3 Guidebook Use - Choosing a School 45 East Ward Elementary School

4 Table of Contents 46 Elliott Street Elementary School

5 Table of Contents 47 First Avenue Elementary School

6 FAQs About the Newark Enrolls Process 48 Franklin Elementary School

7 Application Process 49 George Washington Carver Elementary School

8 Tips for Applying 50 Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

9 District Data Summary 51 Harriet Tubman Elementary School

12 Central Ward Map 53 Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School

13 East Ward Map 54 Ivy Hill Elementary School

14 North Ward Map 55 KIPP: Newark

15 South Ward Map 56 Lafayette Street Elementary School

16 West Ward Map 57 Lincoln Elementary School

58 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School

60 Marion P. Thomas Charter School

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS

87 Arts High School

88 Bard Early College High School

89 Barringer High School

90 Central High School

91 Eagle Academy for Young Men

92 East Side High School

93 Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

95 Malcolm X Shabazz High School

96 Marion P. Thomas High School of Culinary & Perfoming Arts

97 Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology

98 Newark School of Fashion & Design

99 Newark School of Global Studies

100 Newark Vocational High School

101 North Star Academy Charter School

102 Science Park High School

103 Technology High School

104 University High School

105 Weequahic High School

106 West Side High School

109 Bruce Street School for the Deaf

111 John F. Kennedy School

112 New Jersey Regional Day School

115 Important Terms

116 Community Resource Directory Information

117 Newark Board of Education and Acknowledgements/Special Thanks

118 Important Contact Information

1. Will my student receive their first choice?

2. How many families get into their top choice?

3. Can my student be matched to a school that isn’t listed on his/her application?

5. How does the neighborhood preference work?

NBOE Magnet High Schools

American History High School Science Park High School

NBOE Specialized High Schools

Eagle Academy for Young Men