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Darleen L. Gearhart
Principal
Principal
About Our School
The mission of Science Park is to offer students a high quality educational experience. Our students will be prepared to engage in further study and make lifelong contributions in the STEM fields, with an appreciation for the arts. Our rigorous curriculum is punctuated by college level coursework which is driven by interdisciplinary study, research, ethical leadership, global perspective, and service. At Science Park, we expect our students to take C.H.A.R.G.E. of their future!
Our School in the News
Science Park Student Lives Out Dream of Becoming a Doctor Through Make-A-Wish Experience
13-year-old Alexander Alvarez joins trauma team, strengthening his goal to pursue a career in medicine NEWARK, N.J. – On the morning of March 27th, 13-year-old Alexander Alvarez was rushed to the scene where a woman was in danger of bleeding out from injuries she sustained in a bicycle accident. “It was around the hip area,” […]
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Newark Public Schools Student Named Winner of Prestigious NCWIT Award
Sinclair Bangurah, Science Park High School senior, recognized among top young women in computing nationwide NEWARK, N.J. – Sinclair Bangurah, a senior at Science Park High School, has been named a National Recipient of a 2026 National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award, one of the nation’s […]
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Newark Public Schools Students Excel at New Jersey Speech and Debate Tournament
Multiple students earn national qualifications across categories PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. – Newark Public Schools students delivered an outstanding performance at the New Jersey Speech and Debate Tournament, held earlier this month at Phillipsburg High School. Students earned multiple top finishes and securing several national qualifications for the National Speech and Debate Association Championships scheduled to be […]
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Science Park High School Students Design Best Mining Operation On Venus
Some students advance to international finals at Kennedy Space Center TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Science Park High School students are part of a team that won the 2026 East Coast Space Settlement Design Competition by developing the best plan for mining materials on the planet Venus. High school students from throughout New Jersey were organized […]
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Superintendent León Begins Women’s History Month with Governor Sherrill, Congresswoman McIver, Majority Leader Ruiz, NJDOE Commissioner Laux, and Councilwoman Bey
Governor reads to elementary students and dialogues with Science Park High School seniors at Michelle Obama Elementary School NEWARK, N.J. – Superintendent León, Principal LaShanda Gilliam, Principal Darleen Gearhart, and other district officials welcomed N.J. Governor Mikie Sherrill, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, N.J. Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, N.J. Education Commissioner Dr. Lily Laux, and […]
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Science Park Wins Top Honors at Prestigious Lexington Winter Invitational
Science Park H.S Seniors Mofoluwa Olagadeyo and Risiqat Adeniji LEXINGTON, MA – Newark Public Schools students delivered standout performances at the Lexington Winter Invitational Debate Tournament, one of the most prestigious and competitive high school debate tournaments in the nation. Science Park High School’s seniors Risiqat Adeniji and Mofoluwa Olagadeyo captured first place in the Varsity Policy Debate category […]
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