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#1861 of 2,466 schools in NJ
East Side High School
High School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
238 VAN BUREN ST, Newark, NJ 07105
- Math 10% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Side High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Side High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,752
Median home value
$445,900
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
17.1%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oaks Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,124 | Compare → |
| Alif Muhammad Wia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | 8–12 | 1.2 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Arts High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| North Star Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 6,476 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #44 of 63
- District spending per student
- $31,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Side High School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Side High School
East Side High School is a public high school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 2,110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,861 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Side High School
What grades does East Side High School serve?
East Side High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Side High School?
East Side High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Side High School rank in NJ?
East Side High School ranks #1,861 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is East Side High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Side High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Side High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Side High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Side High School a charter school?
No, East Side High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Side High School a Title I school?
No, East Side High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Side High School?
71.6% of students at East Side High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (973) 465-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07105)
- 56,657
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07105; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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