It was established in 1961 and was part of the Newark Public Schools district.

[2] The boys' soccer team won the Group III state championship in 1964 (defeating River Dell High School in the tournament final) and was Group II co-champion in 1981 (with Moorestown High School).

[4] The boys' basketball team won the Group II state championship in 1972, defeating Ocean City High School in the tournament final.

[6] The girls team won the NJSIAA spring track Group II title in 1978, and won the Group III title in 1981 and 1984.

[7] The girls track team won the indoor relay championship in Group II in 1982 and the Group II title in 1983-1987.