Margaret Murray
Principal
Principal
About Our School
American History High School is an Institute of Social Justice and Democracy committed to ensuring all students gain social and academic skills needed to attend and graduate from an institution of higher learning. The shared efforts of students, parents, and staff will result in the development of life-long learners and productive citizens who advocate for social justice for ALL.
Our School in the News
Former NFL Players Keith Davis and Germard Reed Inspire Newark Students to Dream Big
From left: Keith Davis, West Side High School Student, and Germard Reed Keith Davis, former NFL player, Rose Bowl champion, and fellow former NFL player Germard Reed visited three Newark high schools to inspire students with powerful messages about dreams, resilience, and overcoming challenges. The visits were organized by the Newark Public Schools Department of […]
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District To Host 2nd Annual Brick City Showdown High School Basketball Classic
38 teams set to compete in 4-day tournament at Weequahic High School NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Schools officials and their partners proudly announced the Brick City Showdown High School Basketball Classic 2024. The 4-day tournament is scheduled to begin on Thursday, December 19th at the District’s historic Weequahic High School. This highly anticipated tournament […]
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Newark Students Across the District Earn Perfect Test Scores
During the spring of 2024, Newark Board of Education students took the NJSLA and NJGPA state exams. The District is proud to honor 113 students who attained perfect scores on the NJSLA or NJGPA. Among these students, 100 earned a perfect score on the English Language Arts assessment, while 9 earned a perfect score on […]
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Newark Empowers Parents and Communities Through the Parenting Partners Program
Parenting Partners participate at Luis Munoz Marin The Office of Federal Programs & Grants is excited about the partnership with Parenting Partners. This program highlights Newark Public School’s commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative educational environment. Using a train-the-trainer model, this program aligns with Strategy 4.7 of the Next Decade: 2020-30 Strategic Plan. The […]
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day
February 2, 2022, marks the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. Congratulations to the following student-athletes who were recognized by the NJSIAA: Serenity Loyal American History High School Jayliene Agosto Arts High School Sarah Wiltshire […]
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Superintendent León Appoints 15 New Principals to Lead Newark Schools
[Newark, NJ – August 2, 2019] Superintendent León has a simple, yet brilliant plan for transforming school culture, increasing rigor, improving student life and promoting parent engagement – by mostly building and tapping into the district’s internal talent pipeline. “I am excited to start the year with such a talented group of leaders”, said Superintendent […]
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