At a glance
Reported students
531
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592.5
Malcolm X Shabazz High School: 531 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
21.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 274
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.9:1
What the reported data says about Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Newark. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Newark Public School District. NCES reports 531 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (59.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.2%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Malcolm X Shabazz High School
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 31.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic39.2%
- Black59.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newark Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Side High School
High · Grades 09–12
541 reported students
Newark Vocational High School
High · Grades 09–12
591 reported students
Weequahic High School
High · Grades 09–12
592 reported students
Arts High School
High · Grades 09–12
611 reported students
University High School
High · Grades 09–12
426 reported students
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
High · Grades 09–12
414 reported students
Public schools near Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 1,051 | 0.8 mi |
| American History High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 386 | 0.9 mi |
| Newark Vocational High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 591 | 1 mi |
| University High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 426 | 1 mi |
| Bard Early College High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 395 | 1.2 mi |
| Arts High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 611 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Malcolm X Shabazz High School
What grades does Malcolm X Shabazz High School serve?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Newark Public School District.
How many students attend Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School reported 531 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 274 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 531 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Malcolm X Shabazz High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newark Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Malcolm X Shabazz High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Malcolm X Shabazz High School in?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is part of Newark Public School District, based in Newark, NJ, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central High School (0.8 mi), American History High School (0.9 mi), Newark Vocational High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.