Construction is underway for Newark’s new $173 million University High School

By: Ben Bennett

Outlets: Chalkbeat Newark

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 462

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago


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For more than two decades, students at Newark’s University High School have been promised a new building. On Wednesday, officials said they’re closer to delivering.

“I was principal of this high school in 2006, when this new school was supposed …

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