Central High School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/CTL

894 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located on 18th Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the Newark Public Schools district. As one of the city's historic educational institutions, it functions as a comprehensive high school dedicated to preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success through a rigorous academic curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering community, character development, and academic achievement, aiming to empower students to become active and contributing members of society.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Central High School is known for its deep-rooted school spirit and its commitment to student engagement. The school supports a range of programs, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness initiatives, designed to nurture the talents and interests of its pupils. By providing a structured and supportive environment, the school strives to overcome educational challenges and ensure that every student has access to the resources necessary to graduate and pursue their long-term professional or collegiate goals.

894

Total Students

70.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	219
Black	646
Asian	6
Two or More	1
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

Black
646 (72.3 %)
Hispanic
219 (24.5 %)
American Indian
10 (1.1 %)
White
9 (1.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (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)733-6378
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/CTL
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	894
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	732
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 9 192

Grade 10 179

Grade 11 163

Grade 12 194

Ungraded 166