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Malcolm X Shabazz High School blends a rich legacy with a bold vision for the future.
Founded in 1912, South Side High School has evolved into a hub for purpose-driven learning, featuring rigorous academic programs, an engineering/career academy focus, and student leadership initiatives supported by community partnerships.
Beyond the classroom, the Bulldogs have built a statewide reputation for competitive excellence. Our programs have captured multiple state championships across girls’ and boys’ basketball, football, and track, while our student-athletes and alumni consistently distinguish themselves at the collegiate and professional levels.
Shabazz’s impact extends far beyond athletics. Our graduates contribute meaningfully across music, politics, business, and sports, underscoring the school’s role as a cornerstone in Newark’s educational and cultural life.
At Shabazz, we believe every student deserves high expectations, caring relationships, and real opportunities. We’re proud of our history—and equally committed to innovation that prepares students for college, career, and community leadership. Together with our families and partners, we continue to write the next chapter of Bulldog excellence.
Dr. Atiba Buckman Principal
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
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Shabazz in the News
District educators and partners strengthen pathways in public safety, teaching, fashion, maritime careers, and beyond NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Schools brought together school leaders, educators, higher education partners, and industry professionals on Thursday for its Fall Convene Meeting, to continue and advance the District’s high school redesign strategy to connect students with college and career opportunities. Led by Superintendent León, the meeting featured updates on partnerships supporting public safety programs, teacher preparation, fashion design, and college access, as well […]
Adekunbi Adetayo, Four-Star Elite Football Recruit, Chooses SEC Program After Remarkable Rise from First-Year Player to National Prospect NEWARK, N.J. – Surrounded by family, teammates, coaches, educators, and district leaders, Malcolm X Shabazz High School junior Adekunbi Adetayo announced Monday morning that he has committed to Vanderbilt University, choosing the Southeastern Conference program from among numerous scholarship offers from some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities. “The key factors for me were the environment and where I felt […]
Photo Credits: Tamara Fleming Photography Newark School of Fashion & Design students designed their original collections for second-annual fashion show that also featured live performances and collaborations from across the district NEWARK, N.J. – Fashion, music, theater, and student creativity took center stage as Newark Public Schools presented its second annual fashion show, Wicked, a spectacular districtwide production that brought the beloved world of Oz to life through original student-designed collections and performances. Presented by the Newark School of Fashion […]
Malcolm X Shabazz High School’s Boys Relay Team wins state championship NEWARK, N.J. – Malcolm X Shabazz High School’s boys track and field team made history capturing the 4×800-meter relay championship at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions and becoming the first Newark high school team to win the event, according to NJSIAA officials. The quartet of Justin Parris (who committed to Princeton University earlier this year), sophomore Anderson Quarless, Khalid Raheem (who has committed to Rowan University), David Edokpolor (who […]
Justin Parris, Malcolm X Shabazz High School track standout, is considering a career in dentistry. NEWARK, N.J. – Malcolm X Shabazz High School senior Justin Parris, one of New Jersey’s top track and field athletes, has committed to attend Princeton University this fall. For Parris, the moment he learned of his acceptance quickly became a celebration shared with those closest to him. “My dad actually found out before I did,” Parris said. “My grandparents were calling me to congratulate me […]
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