Central High School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades 9-12
374th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 7%▲ Improving
Central High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central High School 374th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — improving.
Central High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 220 students tested
Central High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 826 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.4% | 65.9% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 30.8% | ▲ 21.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Central High School
Typical home value $402K in zip 07103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Central High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Newark Vocational High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.2 mi away304th of 404
ELA 41% · Math 10% - 7Bard Early College High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away157th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 36% - 1American History High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away376th of 404
ELA 17% · Math 10% - 1LEAD Charter SchoolLEAD Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter389th of 404
- 5Arts High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away237th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 15% - 10Science Park High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away17th of 404
ELA 96% · Math 81% - 1Malcolm X Shabazz High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away370th of 404
ELA 19% · Math 10% - 6Essex County Newark TechEssex County Schools of Technology · 0.9 mi away201st of 404
ELA 56% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central High School in?
Central High School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Central High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central High School 374th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central High School?
Black 66%, Hispanic 31%, Asian 1% (826 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07103 is $402K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.