Malcolm X Shabazz High School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/MXS

531 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Malcolm X Shabazz High School, located on Johnson Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a historic institution that serves as a central pillar of its community. Named after the prominent civil rights activist, the school reflects a commitment to cultural pride and academic empowerment. It serves a diverse student body within the Newark Public Schools district and is known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education, vocational training, and active citizenship.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Malcolm X Shabazz is widely recognized for its robust tradition in athletics, particularly its highly successful track and field and basketball programs, which have historically garnered state and national attention. The school environment is deeply rooted in the legacy of its namesake, often fostering programs that encourage leadership, community service, and social advocacy among its students. As a cornerstone of the South Ward, the school remains focused on providing equitable educational opportunities to help its students overcome systemic challenges and achieve long-term success.

531

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	208
Black	314
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Black
314 (59.1%)
Hispanic
208 (39.2%)
White
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)

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)733-6974
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/MXS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 190

Grade 10 137

Grade 11 112

Grade 12 92