Reimagining Rigor
An independent school for students in grades 6-12
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Upper School at NA
fosters critical, vigorous thinkers — and creative, brave and joyful people. -
Full-circle moments
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Middle School at NA
means marvelous moments of deeply transformative learning
Newark Academy At A Glance
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Beautiful Campus Built For Learning
Situated on a 68-acre wooded campus in suburban Livingston, New Jersey -
Dynamic Student Body
NA’s 673 students come from 85+ communities in New Jersey. Students of color represent 66% of the population. -
Experienced Faculty
Approximately 90 percent of NA’s 81 teachers and administrators hold advanced degrees and 20 have earned doctoral degrees. The average tenure of NA teachers is 10 years. -
Advanced Courses
NA is the 1st IB school in New Jersey. Approximately 94% of the Class of 2024 is enrolled in at least one International Baccalaureate (IB) course. NA offers AP courses and exam preparation in select subjects. -
Numerous Clubs and Activities
More than 60 student clubs and activities are available to students in the Upper School. There are 24 extracurricular clubs for Middle School students. -
Experiential Learning
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. -
Athletic Excellence
NA teams have won 417 total championships. More than 50 alumni are competing at the collegiate level. -
Creating Wonder Through The Arts
NA's Jazz band Chameleon won Essentially Ellington and became the No. 1 high school jazz band in the country. More than 40 visual and performing arts courses are offered and led by NA's experienced faculty.
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Newark Academy Graduates the Class of 2024
Newark Academy conferred the degrees of 112 students from the Class of 2024 at the 250th Commencement Exercises in the Kirby Gymnasium on Sunday, June 9, 2024. The Class of 2024 boasted 58 International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidates, 36 National Merit Scholars and 21 Cum Laude Society Members. In addition, 11 members of the class led the Chameleon jazz band to become the No. 1 high school jazz band in the country, 16 are going on to play NCAA athletics in college and 18 served as peer leaders.Read More
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Newark Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
An independent school for students in grades 6-12