Overview
West Side High School is a public school in Newark, NJ, offering AP courses and 18 sports. It is one of 24 high schools in The Newark Public School District.
School Rating
West Side High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in New Jersey with the same grade levels.
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College Prep
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College Success
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Parent Tip
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Parent Tip
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Test Scores
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Courses & Programs
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
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About the School
8 Reviews
Neighborhood
403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
School leader: Akbar Cook
Nearby Schools
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Newark Early College High School0.02 milesPublic district; 6-12
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Trinity Head Start0.16 milesPrivate; PK
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John F Kennedy0.17 milesPublic district; PK, K-12 & Ungraded
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Gospel Cathedral Religious Dcc0.18 milesPrivate; PK
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Mommy & Daddy's Helper Child Care Center0.2 milesPrivate; PK
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The Chad School/The Black Yout0.23 milesPrivate; PK, K-8
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Providence Head Start0.28 milesPrivate; PK
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Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School0.28 milesPublic district; PK, K-8 & Ungraded
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Full Gospel Christian Academy0.3 milesPrivate; PK, K-2
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Bergen Academies14.04 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Technical School Teterboro11.27 milesPublic district; 9-12 & Ungraded
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Woodbridge Academy Magnet School14.49 milesPublic district; 8-12
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Glenwood Elementary School6.85 milesPublic district; K-4
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Grandview School9.47 milesPublic district; PK, K-3 & Ungraded
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Lincoln Elementary School7.33 milesPublic district; PK, K-3 & Ungraded
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Union County Magnet High School11.78 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Union County Vocational Technical School11.78 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 214.69 milesPublic charter; K-4
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Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-CSD 1511.99 milesPublic charter; 8-12