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About Our School
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.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
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Left: Some of the Malcolm X Shabazz High School Indoor Track Team members who were named All Americans last weekend. Center: David Edokpolor after winning setting a new school record in the 800-meter. Right: Emmanuel Akingunola leading the Malcolm X Shabazz High School shuttle hurdle relay team last weekend. Program captures multiple championships including state title and national honors; 12 student-athletes earn All-American status; Coach Wilson named Essex County Coach of the Year NEWARK, N.J. – The Malcolm X Shabazz […]
NEWARK, N.J. – Superintendent León released the following statement following the Malcolm X Shabazz High School Boys Basketball Team winning the NJSIAA Group 1 State Championship this afternoon, defeating Thrive Charter School, 51-48. “On behalf of Newark Public Schools, I congratulate the outstanding student-athletes of the Malcolm X Shabazz High School Boys Basketball Team on winning the state championship. This remarkable achievement reflects the team’s exceptional talent on the court and their discipline, perseverance, and commitment to excellence,” said Superintendent […]
NEWARK, N.J. – The Newark Public Schools proudly released the following statements congratulating the Arts High School and University High School Girls Basketball Teams and the Malcolm X Shabazz and Arts High School Boys Basketball Teams on making history by achieving the All-Newark Public Schools Sectional Basketball Championship games. In 2020, the district implemented a historic 10-year strategic plan titled The Next Decade: 2020-30. Throughout all of the years since it began, we have witnessed historic and first-time-ever events that […]
Two boys teams, two girls teams to vie for the chance to play for county championships NEWARK, N.J. – It will be a Valentine’s Day to remember for Newark basketball lovers this Saturday, February 14th, as four Newark Public Schools high school basketball programs have advanced to the Essex County Basketball Tournament semifinals. “This is an extraordinary moment for Newark Public Schools athletics, and we could not be prouder of the four teams representing our city in the county semifinals,” […]
Word has gotten out about the quality of Malcolm X Shabazz High School and its football program. Recruiters from the Power Four College Football Conferences (the Big 10 Conference, the Big 12 Conference, the Atlantic Coast Conference, and the Southeastern Conference) came to MXS throughout the NCAA Recruitment Period, which ran from Monday, January 5th, through Saturday, January 31st. Recruiters from more than 20 colleges met with Shabazz Athletic Director Noel Colon, Head Football Coach Nasir Gaines, and his coaching […]
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