• Enrollment

    611

  • School Code

    026

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Arts High School

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About Our School:

With a long and distinguished history, Arts High School was the first public high school for the arts in the nation. The artistic flagship of the NBOE, today’s Arts High School offers rigorous artistic and academic programs for grades 9-12, enabling post-secondary matriculation to many of the best institutions in the country. Arts majors are offered in Dance, Drama, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Cinematography & Media, and Visual Art.

Unique Fact:

While primarily an arts school, Arts High School strives for excellence in all areas. The school consistently ranks among the top academic high schools in the city, offering Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment opportunities at nearby universities, and is home to top-ranked sports teams.

School Information

  • Principal

    Regina Sharpe

  • Address

    550 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
    Newark, NJ 07102

  • Phone Number

    973-733-7391

  • Parent Liaison

    Natasha Hill
    973-733-7391
    N3Hill@nps.k12.nj.us

  • School Hours

    8:15 am - 3:05 pm

  • Uniform Colors

    Top: Hunter Green
    Bottom: Gray

  • Before School Options

    None offered at this school

  • After School Options

    None offered at this school

  • School Website

    www.nps.k12.nj.us/art

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More Information

Seats Available:
Seats Available in Entry Grade Last Year: Grade 9: 177 NA
Percentage of Applicants Who Listed This School 1st and Were Matched to this School Last Year: 96%
School Attendance:
Average Daily Attendance Last School Year: Percentage of Students Chronically Absent Last School Year:
96.67% 0.67%
School Data:
Average Section Size: Student to Teacher Ratio: Teachers with 5 or more years of experience: Retention of Effective and Highly Effective Teachers: Percentage of Teachers with Advanced Degrees:
26 11 to 1 81.8% 96% 53%
Graduation Rates:
Graduation Rates 2022-2023: Graduation Rates 2023-2024: Graduation Rates 2024-2025:
95% 95% 98%
Technology:
Number of Devices: 1:1
Magnet/Specialized School Admissions Criteria
  • Successful Audition
    • Audition Dates – December 13 and January 10
    • Dance and Drama Callbacks – January 17
  • Transcript/Grade Review
  • School Attendance Record
  • Family Interview, as requested
  • Completed Newark Enrolls Application

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