For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,542 students in Newark, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Newark, CA are Crossroads High (Alternative), Newark Memorial High School and Bridgepoint High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Newark have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Newark, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newark Memorial High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newark, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Newark Memorial High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39375 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,407 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgepoint High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Newark, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
Fame Public Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
39899 Balentine Dr. Ste. 335
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 687-9111
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 687-9111
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
6580 Mirabeau Dr.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3900
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
New Beginnings Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Grades: 8
| 11 students
Progressive Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
35777 Cedar Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newark, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Newark, CA include Crossroads High (Alternative), Newark Memorial High School and Bridgepoint High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newark?
3 public high schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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