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Central High School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades 9 to 12 · Newark Public School District

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About Central High School

Located in Newark, New Jersey, Central High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 1,051 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Newark. There are about 13.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (77.5 teachers in all). It is one of 64 schools in Newark Public School District. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Essex County. Families comparing options will find 234 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
Phone	(973) 733-6378
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,051
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	77.5
Students per teacher	13.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341134002192). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Central High School?

Central High School reported 1,051 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?

About 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,051 students and 77.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Central High School a public or charter school?

Central High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central High School in?

Central High School is part of Newark Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newark-public-school-district/

Where is Central High School located?

Central High School is at 250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103. The phone number is (973) 733-6378.

How many other schools are near Central High School?

There are 234 other schools within 5 miles of Central High School in our directory.