Arts High School Fall Open Houses

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October 28, 2026

Open House: 9-11am

November 21, 2026

Open House: 9-11am

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The Eleta J. Caldwell Gallery
Arts High School String Students Perform Side-by-Side with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at NJPAC
Arts High School Jazz Band

Regina Sharpe, Principal

About Our School

Visualize a public high school with a deep-rooted passion for pursuits both artistic and academic; a high school with a long and distinguished history of producing talented, creative individuals who pursue their dreams with a fervent desire to make a difference; a visual and performing arts high school established in 1931, the first of its kind in the United States.

As the artistic flagship of the Newark Public Schools, today’s Arts High offers a rigorous program for grades 9-12 in dance, drama, music, TV production and visual art. The interdisciplinary studies in which our students participate enable post-secondary matriculation to many of the best conservatories, colleges, and universities in the country.

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Newark Public Schools Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Music, Theater, and Community

October 9, 2026

Families and district staff join Superintendent León for an evening featuring the Arts High School Latin Band and a performance of the acclaimed play La Gringa NEWARK, N.J. – The sounds of Latin music, the rhythms of traditional dance, and the laughter of an appreciative audience filled First Avenue School on Thursday evening as families […]

Newark Public Schools Students Perform at “Latinos in Times Square” Celebration

October 7, 2026

The Arts High School Latin Band participates in celebration of seven Latino cultures in the heart of New York City NEW YORK CITY – Before thousands of people gathered in the heart of New York City, the Arts High School Latin Band performed at “Latinos in Times Square,” a celebration of the richness, energy, and […]

Newark Public Schools Collaboration with Early Childhood Providers Yields Innovative Enrichment Opportunities

October 1, 2026

District’s comprehensive approach supports Newark children from before birth through third grade while offering free, high-quality Pre-K programs in our schools and early childhood provider sites NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Schools welcomes its youngest learners for the 2026-27 school year with a comprehensive Early Childhood program that gives Newark children a strong start long […]

Jerry Wonda, left, and Superintendent León in the Platinum Sound studio control room.

Newark Public Schools Students Learn the Music Business from Multi-Grammy-Winning Producer Jerry Wonda

July 30, 2026

Platinum Sound Academy gives high school students an inside look at recording, production, royalties and careers in the music industry NEW YORK CITY – The pressure was on Charles “C.J.” Solomon. The young guitarist from Arts High School was handed an electric guitar and told to play. C.J. was standing in the control room of […]

Melba Moore Returns to Her Alma Mater, Arts High School

June 5, 2026

Legendary performer shares wisdom, inspiration, and life lessons with Newark students NEWARK, N.J. – Melba Moore, the Tony Award-winning actress, Grammy-nominated singer, and proud alumna of Arts High School’s Class of 1958, returned to her alma mater this week as the school’s “Principal for a Day,” inspiring students with reflections on her remarkable career and […]