West Side High School
Newark, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades 9-12
398th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
West Side High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Side High School 398th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
West Side High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 99 students tested
West Side High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 621 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.5% | 80.8% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 17.7% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near West Side High School
Typical home value $402K in zip 07103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near West Side High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1LEAD Charter SchoolLEAD Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter389th of 404
- 7Bard Early College High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away157th of 404
ELA 59% · Math 36% - 7Essex County Donald M. Payne, Sr. School of TechnologyEssex County Schools of Technology · 0.8 mi away132nd of 404
ELA 66% · Math 39% - 3Newark Vocational High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away304th of 404
ELA 41% · Math 10% - 10Science Park High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1 mi away17th of 404
ELA 96% · Math 81% - 1Central High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1 mi away374th of 404
ELA 16% · Math 11% - 6Essex County Newark TechEssex County Schools of Technology · 1.1 mi away201st of 404
ELA 56% · Math 26% - 1American History High SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.2 mi away376th of 404
ELA 17% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Side High School in?
West Side High School is part of the Newark Public School District district in Newark, New Jersey.
Is West Side High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Side High School 398th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Side High School?
Black 81%, Hispanic 18% (621 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Side 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.