For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,025 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Side are Bard Early College High School and Lead Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 51%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bard Early College 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bard Early College High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Lead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ include Bard Early College High School and Lead Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark?
the neighborhood of West Side, Newark 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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