Northern State Prison
NEWARK · NJ · OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS · Public
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East Side High School → Malcolm X Shabazz High School → Great Oaks Legacy Charter School → American History High School → Arts High School → Central High School → TEAM Academy Charter School → Newark Vocational High School →How Northern State Prison compares for families
What families should know about Northern State Prison.
- ▸ LocallyNJ students outperform the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (+12 points).
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: East Side High School, Malcolm X Shabazz High School, Great Oaks Legacy Charter School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $24,406/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School NEWARK |
Public | 1.0 | 2,046 | +1.8% |
| Malcolm X Shabazz High School NEWARK |
Public | 1.1 | 531 | +159.0% |
| Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Newark |
Public · charter | 1.4 | 404 | +27.4% |
| American History High School NEWARK |
Public | 1.4 | 386 | +2.9% |
| Arts High School NEWARK |
Public | 1.5 | 611 | +1.7% |
| Central High School NEWARK |
Public | 1.6 | 1,051 | +59.0% |
| TEAM Academy Charter School NEWARK |
Public · charter | 1.7 | 1,339 | +15.2% |
| Newark Vocational High School NEWARK |
Public | 1.7 | 591 | +15.2% |