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Weequahic High School vs Malcolm X Shabazz High School

Malcolm X Shabazz High School has a higher overall rating of 4.1/10 compared to 2.7/10. Weequahic High School is significantly larger with 553 students, about 1.6× the size of Malcolm X Shabazz High School (354). In math proficiency, Malcolm X Shabazz High School leads at 2.5%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Weequahic High School

Newark, NJ

2.7/10
High School9th – 12th

553 students

Malcolm X Shabazz High School

Newark, NJ

4.1/10
High School9th – 12th

354 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricWeequahic High SchoolMalcolm X Shabazz High School
Overall Rating2.7 / 104.1 / 10
Academic Score1.52.4
Growth Score2.64.1
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch65.6%72.3%
Environment Score2.87.8
State Rank#2,457 of 2,466#2,273 of 2,466
State Percentile0th8th

Test Scores

SubjectWeequahic High SchoolMalcolm X Shabazz High School
Math Proficiency2.5%2.5%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency12.0%17.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailWeequahic High SchoolMalcolm X Shabazz High School
TypeHigh SchoolHigh School
Grades9th – 12th9th – 12th
Enrollment553354
Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:114.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch65.6%72.3%
Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023)65–69%70–74%
DistrictNewark Public School DistrictNewark Public School District
CityNewarkNewark

Neighborhood

MetricNewark (07112)Newark (07108)
Median Household Income$55,171$33,960
Median Home Value$306,100$326,900
Median Rent$1,334$1,098
College Educated (Bachelor's+)17.5%17.0%
Poverty Rate21.7%36.0%
Avg Commute33 min34 min
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