East Side High School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
358th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 11%▲ Improving
238 VAN BUREN ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105
(973)465-4900NCES ID 341134002194Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 486 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,110 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.6% | 77.8% | ▲ 27.2 pts | |
| White | 33.4% | 16.8% | ▼ 16.6 pts | |
| Black | 14.9% | 4.9% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $569K in zip 07105 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than East Side High School
- #237Arts High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.3 mi away237th of 404
ELA 59% ▲38 · Math 15% ▲5Compare - #376American History High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.5 mi away376th of 404
ELA 17% ▼4 · Math 10% =Compare - #201Essex County Newark TechEssex County Schools of Technology · 1.6 mi away201st of 404
ELA 56% ▲35 · Math 26% ▲16Compare - #304Newark Vocational High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.8 mi away304th of 404
ELA 41% ▲20 · Math 10% =Compare - #370Malcolm X Shabazz High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.8 mi away370th of 404
ELA 19% ▼2 · Math 10% =Compare - #17Science Park High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.8 mi away17th of 404
ELA 96% ▲75 · Math 81% ▲71Compare - #374Central High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.8 mi away374th of 404
ELA 16% ▼5 · Math 11% ▲1Compare - #299Harrison High SchoolHarrison Public Schools · 1.9 mi away299th of 404
ELA 35% ▲14 · Math 18% ▲8Compare
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.