Approximately 87 percent of NA’s 92 teachers and administrators hold advanced degrees and 20 have earned doctoral degrees. The average tenure of NA teachers is 10 years.
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.
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.
Newark-based Yendor Theatre Company collaborated with Newark Academy acting students on the production of Down Neck — a play about the Ironbound section of Newark.