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Central High School, founded in 1911, is located in Newark, New Jersey: the largest school district in the state and one of the oldest systems in New Jersey, dating back to 1676. After decades of struggle by School Officials, Parents, Staff, Students and the Community the new Central High School finally opened under the leadership of Principal Ras Baraka in August of 2008. This was a fulfillment of the Community’s dreams. The new Central is now a Beacon of Hope for the student to achieve academic excellence and compete in a global society.

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District Partners With NJ LEEP Expanding Students’ Access To College

November 1, 2024

Program to be funded by MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Foundation grant NEWARK, N.J. – In March, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott made the stunning announcement that her Yield Giving Foundation was giving $8 million to New Jersey nonprofits. Twenty-five percent of the funding was awarded to NJ LEEP, a leading nonprofit that works with first-generation and low-income […]

Dental Academy Students Attend the HOSA Leadership Convention in Washington

October 8, 2024

While attending the HOSA Leadership Conference, our Dental Academy visited the office of CHS Alumni LaMonica McIver, a US House of Representatives member for New Jersey’s 10th congressional district. Posted in: Posts navigation ← NBOE Launches its District-Wide Painting Initiative

NBOE Launches its District-Wide Painting Initiative

August 21, 2023

First Row: Park Elementary cafeteria; Quitman Street cafetorium Second Row: Central High School classroom; Speedway Avenue first floor corridors The Facilities Department has diligently worked throughout the summer to ensure that all buildings are thoroughly cleaned and repaired in anticipation of the return of students and staff in September 2023. This year, the department implemented […]

Newark Students Embark on a Day to Remember During the Jets High School Football Media Day

August 21, 2023

NBOE high schools participate in Football Media Day On August 8th, 2023, The Jets, Nike, and North Jersey Super Football Conference collaborated to host the 6th Annual Media Day at MetLife Stadium as a part of Play Football Month. The event was attended by 320 high school players and coaches from the 112-team league, and […]