East Side High School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades 9-12
358th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 11%▲ Improving
East Side High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks East Side High School 358th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 11th in 2025 — improving.
East Side High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 486 students tested
East Side High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,110 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.2% | 77.8% | ▲ 23.6 pts | |
| White | 26.5% | 16.8% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Black | 12.6% | 4.9% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near East Side High School
Typical home value $569K in zip 07105 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near East Side High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Arts High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.3 mi away237th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 15% - 1American History High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.5 mi away376th of 404
ELA 17% · Math 10% - 6Essex County Newark TechEssex County Schools of Technology · 1.6 mi away201st of 404
ELA 56% · Math 26% - 3Newark Vocational High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.8 mi away304th of 404
ELA 41% · Math 10% - 1Malcolm X Shabazz High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.8 mi away370th of 404
ELA 19% · Math 10% - 10Science Park High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.8 mi away17th of 404
ELA 96% · Math 81% - 1Central High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.8 mi away374th of 404
ELA 16% · Math 11% - 3Harrison High SchoolHarrison Public Schools · 1.9 mi away299th of 404
ELA 35% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is East Side High School in?
East Side High School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is East Side High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks East Side High School 358th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of East Side High School?
Hispanic 78%, White 17%, Black 5% (2,110 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near East Side High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07105 is $569K 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.