East Side High School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/EAS

2,046 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Side High School, located on Van Buren Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a prominent urban secondary school serving the Ironbound neighborhood. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, it is one of the city's largest and most historic high schools, known for its diverse student body and a long-standing tradition of academic and athletic programs. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education, and various elective pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, East Side High School is a central pillar of the local community, frequently hosting events and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding neighborhood. The school is particularly well-known for its competitive athletic programs, which generate significant school spirit and community engagement. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both student achievement and extracurricular involvement, East Side High School aims to provide its students with a well-rounded educational experience while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the Newark school system.

2,046

Total Students

134.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Side High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	1,616
Black	93
Asian	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,616 (79.0%)
White
327 (16.0%)
Black
93 (4.5%)
Asian
6 (0.3%)
Two or More
3 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

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)465-4900
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/EAS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,046
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	134.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	229

* 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 9 524

Grade 10 495

Grade 11 492

Grade 12 535