For the first time in the history, 4 Newark Public Schools high schools received a Silver Medal in the U.S News/World Reports Best High Schools in America (2015). In addition to Science Park High School(#32), American History High School(#51), Technology High School(#53) and University High School(#56) being Nationally Ranked, Arts High School and Bard Early College High School received Bronze Medal recognition.
Schools that receive Silver Medals are ranked in the top 15% of schools in the country and state. Schools that receive Bronze medals aren’t nationally ranked, generally, because of their College Readiness indicator, which in essence is based on Advanced Placement participation and passing rates.
| State Rank | National Rank | School |
College Readiness |
Mathematics (Avg. Proficiency) | Language (Avg. Proficiency) |
| #32 | #594 | Science Park High School | 49.4 Above NJ Avg. 69% Tested (AP) 43% Passed (AP) |
3.6 Above NJ Avg. 99% Proficient 1% Not Proficient |
3.3 Near NJ Avg. 99% Proficient 1% Not Proficient |
| #51 | #1,787 | American History High School | 27.5 Near NJ Avg. 51% Tested (AP) 20% Passed (AP) |
2.9 Near NJ Avg. 82% Proficient 18% Not Proficient |
3.0 Near NJ Avg. 99% Proficient 1% Not Proficient |
| #53 | #1,864 | Technology High School | 26.8 Near NJ Avg. 68% Tested (AP) 40% Passed (AP) |
3.1 Near NJ Avg. 95% Proficient 5% Not Proficient |
3.1 Near NJ Avg. 98% Proficient 2% Not Proficient |
| #56 | #2,188 | University High School | 22.9 Near NJ Avg. 49% Tested (AP) 14% Passed (AP) |
3.0 Near NJ Avg. 81% Proficient 19% Not Proficient |
3.0 Near NJ Avg. 96% Proficient 4% Not Proficient |
| – | Recognized Nationally | Arts High School | 12.9 Below NJ Avg. 24% Tested (AP) 9% Passed (AP) |
2.9 Near NJ Avg. 78% Proficient 22% Not Proficient |
3.0 Near NJ Avg. 96% Proficient 4% Not Proficient |
| – | Recognized Nationally | Bard Early College High School | N/A N/A N/A Tested (AP) N/A Passed (AP) |
2.9 Near NJ Avg. 87% Proficient 13% Not Proficient |
3.0 Near NJ Avg. 100% Proficient 0% Not Proficient |