• Enrollment

    598

  • School Code

    026

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Arts High School

Mind, Body, and Spirit Unite in Art, and in Life

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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

    Jennifer Javier
    862-241-2616
    j2javier@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: 175 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% 2%
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
22 11 to 1 73% 92% 52%
Gradution Rates
Graduation Rates 2021-2022 Graduation Rates 2022-2023 Graduation Rates 2023-2024
95% 95% 95%
Technology
Number of Devices 1:1
Magnet/Specialized School Admissions Criteria

• Successful Audition
• Transcript/Grade Review
• School Attendance Record
• Completed Newark Enrolls Application
• Family Interview, as requested

*Please note that sibling preference does not apply to magnet schools. Please visit www.newarkenrolls.org for a list of up-todate criteria.

For more information on school performance, please see the NJDOE’s website: www.nj.gov/education/data