Admissions Criteria
Consideration for admission will be based on the following:
- A 3.0 GPA (B average) or above is required from BOTH the current school year and last school year. Students must upload their report cards on their application. Accepted materials for grade submission include full page report cards/transcripts. Images or scans of documents must be clear, legible and show the student’s name, course name, school year, teacher comments (if any) and all marking period(s).
- New Jersey Student Learning Assessment – Adaptive (NJSLA-A) for Math & English Language Arts. A performance level of “Met Expectations” or “Exceeded Expectations” is preferred on the NJSLA-A for both the math and ELA exams. Private school or new to NJ applicants should also demonstrate proficiency on their most recent standardized tests.
- Newark Enrolls 9th Grade High School Admissions Test – administered in February (does not apply during post enrollment). Check Newark Enrolls for administration date on timeline.
- Clean disciplinary record (no suspensions; admission may be rescinded at our discretion if student’s behavior record changes after acceptance)
- In lieu of a disciplinary record, administrators should submit a letter via email to the [email protected] indicating the student has a clean disciplinary record.
- Attendance record (no more than 10 unexcused absences or 10 tardies in the previous school year is preferred)
- Teacher recommendations are optional (see template)
Upon submission of these documents you will be contacted for an interview and written assessment if the above listed criteria is met.
Sophomore & junior transfers and students with IEPs are welcome to apply. Please note, transfers into 12th grade/senior year are possible, though college credit is not guaranteed.
Please visit our NPS website for more information on how to apply:
