Science Park High School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades 7-12
17th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
Science Park High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Science Park High School 17th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 96th in 2025.
Science Park High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 314 students tested
Science Park High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 970 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.2% | 50.3% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 28.4% | 36.1% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| White | 22.1% | 9.5% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Science Park High School
Typical home value $409K in zip 07102 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Science Park High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Essex County Newark TechEssex County Schools of Technology · 0.2 mi away201st of 404
ELA 56% · Math 26% - 1LEAD Charter SchoolLEAD Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter389th of 404
- 5Arts High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.5 mi away237th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 15% - 3Newark Vocational High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away304th of 404
ELA 41% · Math 10% - 7Bard Early College High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away157th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 36% - 1American History High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away376th of 404
ELA 17% · Math 10% - 1Central High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away374th of 404
ELA 16% · Math 11% - 7Essex County Donald M. Payne, Sr. School of TechnologyEssex County Schools of Technology · 0.9 mi away132nd of 404
ELA 66% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Science Park High School in?
Science Park High School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Science Park High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Science Park High School 17th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Science Park High School?
Hispanic 50%, Black 36%, White 10%, Asian 2% (970 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Science Park High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07102 is $409K 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.