University High School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades 8-12
156th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 61%▲ Improving
University High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks University High School 156th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 61% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — improving.
University High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 117 students tested
University High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 447 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.4% | 77.4% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.3% | 20.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 0.8% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near University High School
Typical home value $501K in zip 07108 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near University High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Eagle Academy for Young Men of NewarkNewark Public School District · 1 mi away397th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Weequahic High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1 mi away399th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Malcolm X Shabazz High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1 mi away370th of 404
ELA 19% · Math 10% - 1Central High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.1 mi away374th of 404
ELA 16% · Math 11% - 7Bard Early College High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.2 mi away157th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 36% - 3Newark Vocational High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.3 mi away304th of 404
ELA 41% · Math 10% - 1Irvington High SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.4 mi away377th of 404
ELA 17% · Math 10% - 1American History High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.5 mi away376th of 404
ELA 17% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University High School in?
University High School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is University High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University High School 156th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University High School?
Black 77%, Hispanic 20% (447 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07108 is $501K 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.