About

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  • Key Contact Information

    • Mailing Address: 91 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
    • Main Telephone Number: (973) 992-7000
    • Frequently Called Extensions:
      • Office of Admission: Ext. 345
      • Advancement/Alumni: Ext. 320
      • Business Office: Ext. 226
      • Upper School Office: Ext. 361
      • Middle School Office: Ext. 286
      • Department of Athletics: Ext. 211
      • Summer Session Office: Ext. 217
      • Communications and Marketing: Ext. 325

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  • Faculty

    • 90 percent of NA’s 91 teachers and administrators hold advanced degrees and 22 hold doctoral degrees.
    • The faculty has an average of 15 years of teaching experience.
    • The average tenure of NA teachers is 9 years.
    • More than 50 members of the faculty and staff serve as academic and club advisors.

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  • Extracurricular Opportunities

    • More than 60 student clubs and activities are available to students in the Upper School. There are 27 extracurricular clubs for Middle School students.
    • There are two major drama productions (US Drama and MS Play), two Musical Theater productions (US Musical and MS Musical) and two major dance concerts each year
    • There are 20 choral and instrumental music groups with multiple performance opportunities across a wide range of musical styles.
    • There are seven student Visual Art Exhibits (including one Community Art Exhibit)
    • 16 interscholastic sports (composed of 35 teams) are available at the Upper School level.
    • 14 interscholastic sports (composed of 26 teams) are available at the Middle School level.
    • Approximately 82 percent of Upper School students participate in at least one Varsity or JV sport each year.

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  • Student Body

    • NA’s 673 students come from over 85 communities in New Jersey.
    • There are 474 students in the Upper School, 199 in the Middle School.
    • Students of color (as defined by the National Association of Independent Schools) represent 66 percent of the student population.
    • The Class of 2024 consisted of 112 students, including 38 National Merit Scholars and 57 IB Diploma Candidates.

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  • Upper School Academics

    • In 1991, NA was the first school in New Jersey authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. Coursework prepares students for 27 different IB exams across all subject areas. NA students had a 100 percent diploma pass rate in 2024.
    • In May 2024:
      • 185 students completed a total of 1,206 IB examinations.
      • 160 students sat for a total of 196 Advanced Placement (AP) tests.
    • 65 members of the Class of 2025 are pursuing the full IB diploma.
    • Approximately 97 percent of the Class of 2025 is enrolled in at least one IB course.
    • Approximately 60 percent of students enroll in art classes beyond the 1-year graduation requirement.
    • NA offers six opportunities for extended off-campus study for rising 10th and 11th grade students across the country and around the world.
    • 120 Upper School students participated in the Immersion Experience Program in 2023-24.
    • Upper School students reported 12,816 hours of community service in 2022-23.

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  • Financial Aid

    • NA spends approximately 14.05 percent of its annual operating budget on financial aid.
    • NA distributed more than $4.8 million in financial aid in 2024-25.
    • 17.9 percent of the student body received financial aid in 2024-25.

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  • Middle School Academics

    • 39 percent of the Class of 2029 is enrolled in an Upper School math class.
    • Over the course of three years in Middle School, students spend 10 nights on overnight, experiential school trips.
    • The Wilf Middle School building has 10 dedicated classrooms, three fully-equipped science labs, and two common spaces for student gatherings and an outdoor play area.
    • Each year, Middle School students participate in a Day of Service.

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  • Fundraising

    • Newark Academy’s parents, alumni, faculty, staff and community members gave $1,519,741.17 to the Annual Fund in 2023-24.
    • Alumni participation in the Annual Fund is 19 percent.
    • Current parent participation in the Annual Fund is 74 percent.
    • Faculty/staff participation in the Annual Fund is 100 percent.
    • NA administers 25 endowed scholarship funds.
91 South Orange Avenue, Livingston NJ 07039, 973.992.7000
An independent school for students in grades 6-12