Below Average
#2090 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Newark School of Global Studies
High School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A high school in Newark, NJ where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
24 Crane Street, Newark, NJ 07104
- Math 4% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Newark School of Global Studies score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2021, to 15% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newark School of Global Studies 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$51,199
Median home value
$337,400
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
24.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07104; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Barringer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,872 | Compare → |
| Marion P. Thomas Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,393 | Compare → |
| North Star Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 6,476 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #51 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
Newark School of Global Studies is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newark School of Global Studies
Newark School of Global Studies is a public high school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 378 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,090 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newark School of Global Studies
What grades does Newark School of Global Studies serve?
Newark School of Global Studies serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Newark School of Global Studies?
Newark School of Global Studies has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark School of Global Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark School of Global Studies is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newark School of Global Studies rank in NJ?
Newark School of Global Studies ranks #2,090 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Newark School of Global Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Newark School of Global Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Newark School of Global Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newark School of Global Studies has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Newark School of Global Studies a charter school?
No, Newark School of Global Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newark School of Global Studies a Title I school?
No, Newark School of Global Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newark School of Global Studies?
80.4% of students at Newark School of Global Studies 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
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (973) 268-5112
- Area population (ZIP 07104)
- 54,277
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 07104; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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