At a glance
Reported students
426
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592.5
University High School: 426 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
11.8:1 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
- 464
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about University High School
University 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 426 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 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to 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 (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. 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, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking University High School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White0.7%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black77%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0%
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
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
High · Grades 09–12
414 reported students
Bard Early College High School
High · Grades 09–12
395 reported students
American History High School
High · Grades 09–12
386 reported students
Newark School of Global Studies
High · Grades 09–12
377 reported students
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
High · Grades 09–12
531 reported students
West Side High School
High · Grades 09–12
541 reported students
Public schools near University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 155 | 1 mi |
| Weequahic High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 592 | 1 mi |
| Malcolm X Shabazz High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 531 | 1 mi |
| Central High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 1,051 | 1.1 mi |
| Bard Early College High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 395 | 1.2 mi |
| Newark Vocational High School High · Newark Public School District | 09–12 | 591 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University High School
What grades does University High School serve?
University 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 University High School?
University High School reported 426 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 464 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 426 students and 36 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 University High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
University High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of University High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.2% 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 University High School in?
University 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 University High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark (1 mi), Weequahic High School (1 mi), Malcolm X Shabazz High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.