University High School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/UNI

426 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

University High School, located at 55 Clinton Place in Newark, New Jersey, is a magnet high school within the Newark Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on college and career readiness. The school serves a diverse student body and maintains a reputation for high academic standards, often emphasizing honors and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework to challenge its students and prepare them for success in higher education.

Beyond its academic focus, University High School is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school pride. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing targeted support, the school aims to empower its students to become leaders and productive citizens in their future professional and personal lives.

426

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	89
Black	328
Asian	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
328 (77.0%)
Hispanic
89 (20.9%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
White
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)374-3190
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/UNI
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 119

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 94

Grade 12 106