Overview

Central High School is a public school in Newark, NJ, offering AP courses, 13 sports, and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 24 high schools in The Newark Public School District.

School Rating

Central High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in New Jersey with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
School leader: Ms Terri V Mitchell
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