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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Newark at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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The Newark Public School District
41,672 students | NEWARK, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 73 schools -
Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District
296 students | EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ
Grades PK, K-3, 5-12 & Ungraded | 26 schools -
Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission School District
106 students | TRENTON, NJ
Grades 8-12 | 7 schools -
Essex County Vocational Technical School District
2,021 students | NEWARK, NJ
Grades 9-12 & Ungraded | 4 schools -
East Newark School District
232 students | EAST NEWARK, NJ
Grades PK, K-8 | 2 schools -
Essex Co JDC
0 students | NEWARK, NJ
Grades 7-12 | 1 school
Neighboring Cities
Reviews From Schools in Newark
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July 08, 2025
I can say that at East Side I had experiences and opportunities that was only possible because of east Side like ECC program, where I graduated from High School with my Associates degree already
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East Side High School
Current student
July 03, 2025
During my years at East Side, I was able to learn and improve who I am with the help of teachers and other students. The experiences I had at school were mostly good and cool, I wouldn't trade this... More
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East Side High School
Current student
July 01, 2025
East Side High School is honestly a great place to grow, not just academically, but personally too. The teachers truly care and push you to do your best, while also being super supportive. There’s a... More
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East Side High School