How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arts High School | East Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | NEWARK, NJ | NEWARK, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 611 | 2,046 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.5% | 63.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arts High School | East Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $36,862 | $36,862 |
| District | Newark Public School District | Newark Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arts High School | East Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.7% | 16.0% |
| African American | 44.8% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.8% | 79.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 0.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arts High School | East Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 203.7:1 | 186:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 26.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.