American History High School in Newark, NJ

About This School

American History High School is located in Newark, NJ and is one of 14 high schools in Newark School District. It is a public school that serves 288 students in grades 9-11. more

Newark District Spending

$25,201Per Pupil

The Newark spends $25,201 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 40% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Newark District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades 9-11
Newark School District

Made AYP
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Contact

American History High School
200 Warren St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333

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4 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 288

59% 41%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, American History High School had 79% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Jersey had 30% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

Black

70%

Hispanic

24%

White

5%

Asian/Pacific Islander

1%

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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, American History High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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About Newark, NJ

Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)

	Newark	National
Median Household Income	$26,913	$44,512
Population Median Age	33	36
% of Homes With Kids	31%	31.4%
Average Household Size	2.85 persons	2.6
% Owning / % Renting	24% / 76%	66%/33%

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Newark – Cottage Place 649 Martin Luther King Blvd Newark, NJ	0.8 miles

Branch Brook 902 N 5th St Newark, NJ	2.7 miles

South Orange 76 S Orange Ave South Orange, NJ	4 miles

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