American History High School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/HIS

386 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

American History High School, located at 74 Montgomery Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a specialized public high school within the Newark Public Schools district. True to its name, the school places a heavy emphasis on a curriculum centered around American history and social studies. It aims to foster an environment where students engage deeply with the events, themes, and figures that have shaped the United States, encouraging them to view contemporary issues through a historical lens.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for being a smaller learning community that prioritizes personal connections between students and faculty. By integrating historical inquiry into its core educational philosophy, American History High School seeks to produce informed, civically minded graduates who are prepared for post-secondary education and active participation in their communities. Its location in the heart of Newark allows the school to utilize the city’s rich cultural and historical resources to enrich the student experience.

386

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American History High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	174
Black	197
Asian	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Black
197 (51.0%)
Hispanic
174 (45.1%)
White
5 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)733-7333
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/HIS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 88

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 115