This slide says "Dual Enrollment Opportunities" with sticky notes showing the logos of Montclair State, Kean, Rutgers, Essex County College, William Patterson, and NJIT. In the lower right hand corner, there is a picture of the AHHS building.

This slide looks like a certificate, and it says "AP School Honor Roll Recognition. Bronze Honors. American History High. Shout out to all of our AP student and teachers!" Celebrating that AHHS has access to AP courses from College Board

This slide says "New Jersey Emerging Artist Art Show and Awards Night. Congratulations Rianna Mayweather on being recognized as an emerging artist". This is a black and white group picture with Rianna in color.

The slide says "Congratulations to our FBLA students and Ms. Wilburn! Let's wish them good luck at the State Competition!" with pictures of Ms. Wilburn and the FBLA students.

A slide that says "Voices of AHHS" promoting a podcast created by American History High Students. In the upper right corner it says "What's Your Story?" and there is informational text that says "A podcast by American History High School students! New episodes available now!"

Margaret Murray
Principal

About Our School

American History High School is an Institute of Social Justice and Democracy committed to ensuring all students gain social and academic skills needed to attend and graduate from an institution of higher learning. The shared efforts of students, parents, and staff will result in the development of life-long learners and productive citizens who advocate for social justice for ALL.

Meet our Leadership Team

Our School in the News

Three Newark Public Schools Students Advance to National History Day Statewide Competition

March 6, 2026

Trio from American History High School wins a top prize in the school’s first appearance in the competition NEWARK, N.J. – Three American History High School (AHHS) students have advanced to the National History Day (NHD) statewide competition after winning in specific categories at the regional competition hosted by Monmouth University on Saturday. Seniors Cerice […]

Three District High Schools Earn AP® School Honor Roll Recognition

January 14, 2026

Technology High School earns Gold distinction; American History High School and Newark School of Data Science & IT earn Bronze honors Schools recognized by the College Board for expanding access to Advanced Placement courses and supporting college success NEWARK, N.J. – Three Newark Public Schools high schools have been recognized on the AP® School Honor […]

HISTORY HIGH RECEIVES 75k GRANT FROM MUSIC WILL FOUNDATION & WYCLEF JEAN

November 18, 2025

CLICK ON THE PICTURES ABOVE FOR VIDEOS OF THIS EVENT!

Former NFL Players Keith Davis and Germard Reed Inspire Newark Students to Dream Big

January 21, 2025

From left: Keith Davis, West Side High School Student, and Germard Reed Keith Davis, former NFL player, Rose Bowl champion, and fellow former NFL player Germard Reed visited three Newark high schools to inspire students with powerful messages about dreams, resilience, and overcoming challenges. The visits were organized by the Newark Public Schools Department of […]

District To Host 2nd Annual Brick City Showdown High School Basketball Classic

December 2, 2024

38 teams set to compete in 4-day tournament at Weequahic High School NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Schools officials and their partners proudly announced the Brick City Showdown High School Basketball Classic 2024. The 4-day tournament is scheduled to begin on Thursday, December 19th at the District’s historic Weequahic High School. This highly anticipated tournament […]

Newark Students Across the District Earn Perfect Test Scores

September 18, 2024

During the spring of 2024, Newark Board of Education students took the NJSLA and NJGPA state exams. The District is proud to honor 113 students who attained perfect scores on the NJSLA or NJGPA. Among these students, 100 earned a perfect score on the English Language Arts assessment, while 9 earned a perfect score on […]