Overview

West Side High School is a public school in Newark, NJ, offering AP courses and 18 sports. It is one of 24 high schools in The Newark Public School District.

School Rating

West Side 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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College Success

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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

403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
School leader: Akbar Cook
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