School Type
Ward
Grade Levels
Enrollment
825
School Code
028
Central High School
Cultivating Enthusiastic Naturally Talented Responsible Altruistic Leaders
About Our School
At Central High School, teachers and staff educate the whole child by focusing on preparing all students for college and career success. They support all students’ needs by designing and carrying out programs that offer all students a rich educational experience and opportunities for students to explore academy careers and interests through external partnerships.
Unique Fact
Our premiere academies include the Dental Academy and Environmental Studies Academy. Students accepted in the Dental Academy are engaged by 2 dental hygienists in a state-of-the-art dental lab. Students accepted in the Environmental Studies Academy are engaged in internships that give students hands-on experiences needed to prepare them for environmental careers. Students enrolled in AP and Dual Enrollment courses can earn college credit used towards a Bachelor’s Degree.
School Information
Principal
Terri Mitchell
Address
246 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108Phone Number
973-733-6897
Parent Liaison
NA
School Hours
8:15 am - 3:05 pm
Uniform Colors
Top: Light Blue, White
Bottom: KhakiBefore 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: 237 | NA | ||
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Percentage of Applicants Who Listed This School 1st and Were Matched to this School Last Year |
80% | |||
| School Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance Last School Year | Percentage of Students Chronically Absent Last School Year | |
| 90% | 35% | |
| 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 | 10 to 1 | 70% | 95% | 48% |
| Gradution Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rates 2021-2022 | Graduation Rates 2022-2023 | Graduation Rates 2023-2024 | ||
| 83% | 87% | 77% | ||
| Technology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Devices | 1:1 | |
Certification Programs Offered
Academic Focus
Bilingual and ESL Programs
Special Education Programs
For more information on school performance, please see the NJDOE’s website: www.nj.gov/education/data