Approximately 89 percent of NA’s 89 teachers and administrators hold advanced degrees and 18 have earned doctoral degrees. The average tenure of NA teachers is 10 years.
NA is the 1st IB school in New Jersey. Approximately 95% of the class of 2023 is enrolled in at least one International Baccalaureate (IB) course. NA offers preparation for 8 AP courses.
More than 60 student clubs and activities are available to students in the Upper School. There are 24 extracurricular clubs for Middle School students.
Upper School students in grades 9-11 pursue a passion or discover a new interest during June Term. Middle School students engage in a year-ending Capstone travel adventure during the final two weeks of the school year.
NA's Jazz band Chameleon won 11-straight state championships. More than 40 visual and performing arts courses are offered and led by NA's experienced faculty.
The Newark Academy Mock Trial Team concluded its season as Northern New Jersey Regional Tournament Champions in the Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition. NA Mock Trial defeated Sussex County Champions Newton High School in a highly competitive regional round at the New Jersey State Bar Foundation in New Brunswick on March 1, 2023.