School Type
Ward
Grade Levels
Enrollment
1,872
School Code
027
Barringer High School
Newark’s High School of the Past, Present, and Future
About Our School
Barringer high school was established in 1838, making us the oldest high school in New Jersey and one of the oldest in the Nation. At Barringer, our mission is to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens ready to meet the challenges of the future. As educators, we understand the four R’s: Relevance + Rigor + Relationships = Results. We aim to provide a learning environment that promotes the social and emotional growth of every student, along with multiple opportunities to experience new methods of learning.
Unique Fact
Our premiere academy is the Law Academy. We also offer a differentiated Career and Technical Education programs such as carpentry, music technology, Law and Public Safety, Cybersecurity and Junior ROTC. In addition, we offer students a variety of Visual and Performing Arts courses such as Dance, Art, Vocal Music and Drama.
School Information
Principal
Natasha Pared
Address
90 Parker Street
Newark, NJ 07104Phone Number
973-268-5125
Parent Liaison
Amanda Tineo
atineo@nps.k12.nj.usSchool Hours
8:15 am - 3:05 pm
Uniform Colors
Top: Blue, White
Bottom: BlackBefore School Options
None offered at this school
After School Options
None offered at this school
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| Seats Available | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats Available in Entry Grade last Year | Grade 9: 508 | NA | ||
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Percentage of Applicants Who Listed This School 1st and Were Matched to this School Last Year |
91% | |||
| School Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance Last School Year | Percentage of Students Chronically Absent Last School Year | |
| 91% | 28% | |
| 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 |
| 28 | 16 to 1 | 59% | 88% | 39% |
| Gradution Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rates 2021-2022 | Graduation Rates 2022-2023 | Graduation Rates 2023-2024 | ||
| 77% | 76% | 73% | ||
| Technology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Devices | 1:1 | |
Advanced Placement Courses Offered
Certification Programs Offered
Academic Focus
Bilingual and ESL Programs
For more information on school performance, please see the NJDOE’s website: www.nj.gov/education/data