Barringer High School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/baracademy

1,734 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Barringer Arts High School, located at 90 Parker Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a specialized academic environment that functions as a core component of the Barringer High School campus. As one of the oldest high schools in the United States, the institution has evolved to offer a diverse range of educational pathways. The "Arts" designation highlights the school’s commitment to integrating creative expression into the standard secondary curriculum, providing students with opportunities to engage in visual and performing arts alongside their core academic subjects.

The school serves a vibrant, diverse community in Newark’s North Ward and is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework and artistic development. By fostering an environment that balances traditional education with creative exploration, Barringer Arts aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped with both the critical thinking skills and the cultural awareness necessary for modern professional and academic landscapes.

1,734

Total Students

113.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barringer High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	1,410
Black	305
Asian	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,410 (81.3 %)
Black
305 (17.6 %)
White
9 (0.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)268-5125
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/baracademy
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,048
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 386

Grade 10 402

Grade 11 396

Grade 12 414

Ungraded 136