Admission to AHHS

American History High School is committed to recruiting highly motivated young adults from all neighborhoods in Newark. It is our goal to provide our students with a rigorous and engaging curriculum that fosters the interest in social justice and democracy for all. To ensure the individual success of students at American History High School, we thoroughly evaluate the quality of every admissions application, student records, and earned scores on our academic performance task and panel interview. We seek to admit scholars who are committed to their academic success and who have sincere interest in social justice activism.

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How to Apply

You must complete the following requirements:

• Newark Enrolls application
• Writing assessment
• Submit most recent report card
• Submit attendance records
• Panel interview with school leadership and staff

The following is required of all students who apply to American History High School

• A grade point average of 80% or above
• A score of ‘proficient’ or ‘advanced proficient’ on state assessment exams
• No more than 10 unexcused absences or 10 tardies for the previous school year
• Completion of the AHHS writing sample and interview process

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Contact our Admissions Coordinator/Principal, Margaret Murray

• Email: MMurray@nullNPS.K12.NJ.US
• Phone: 973-733-6903
• Fax: 973-456-7086

Mail any transcripts or supporting documents to Mrs. Negron:
American History High School
74 Montgomery Street
Newark NJ 07103