Science Park High School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/SCI

938 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Science Park High School, located at 260 Norfolk Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a prestigious magnet school within the Newark Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, specifically catering to high-achieving students with a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school serves students in grades 7 through 12, offering a challenging curriculum that emphasizes advanced coursework, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) classes designed to prepare students for top-tier university studies.

Beyond its academic focus, Science Park High School is known for its competitive culture and commitment to excellence, consistently ranking among the top secondary schools in New Jersey. The institution prides itself on cultivating a community of scholars through dedicated faculty, specialized laboratory facilities, and a variety of extracurricular activities that foster leadership and intellectual growth. By bridging the gap between high school and higher education, the school plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of students aiming for careers in research, medicine, engineering, and beyond.

938

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Science Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	445
Black	372
Asian	16
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
445 (47.4 %)
Black
372 (39.7 %)
White
98 (10.4 %)
Asian
16 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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)733-8689
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/SCI
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* 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 7 53

Grade 8 52

Grade 9 236

Grade 10 228

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 167