Best 07102 New Jersey Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 19,806 students in 07102, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 07102, NJ are Science Park High School, Technology High School and North Star Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07102 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07102, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07102 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arts High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07102, NJ Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Park High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Gr: 7-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Technology High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 481-5962
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
North Star Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Gr: K-12 | 6,714 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 256-0909
Gr: PK-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #55.
Team Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Park Place, Suite 802
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-0905
Gr: K-12 | 6,406 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Clinton Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-0905
Gr: K-12 | 2,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 07102, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 07102, NJ include Science Park High School, Technology High School and North Star Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 07102?
7 public high schools are located in 07102.
What is the racial composition of students in 07102?
07102 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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