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East Side High School

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

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About East Side High School

East Side High School is a public school in Newark, New Jersey, serving grades 9 through 12. It reported 2,046 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Newark. There are about 15.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (134.5 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 243 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 64 schools in Newark Public School District. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Essex County.

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School facts

Address	238 Van Buren St, Newark, NJ 07105
Phone	(973) 465-4900
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,046
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	134.5
Students per teacher	15.2
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 341134002194). 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 East Side High School serve?

East Side High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend East Side High School?

East Side High School reported 2,046 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side High School?

About 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,046 students and 134.5 teachers in federal data.

Is East Side High School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is East Side High School in?

East Side 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 East Side High School located?

East Side High School is at 238 Van Buren St, Newark, NJ 07105. The phone number is (973) 465-4900.

How many other schools are near East Side High School?

There are 243 other schools within 5 miles of East Side High School in our directory.