Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology is a four-year comprehensive community public high school in Newark, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades, and operating as part of the Newark Public Schools. The school focuses on data science and information technology.

The school opened for the 2021–22 school year with a freshman class and plans to add a new grade each subsequent year. With a focus on computer science and technology, the school worked with Microsoft as a partner in technology and with the United States Drug Enforcement Agency to educate students in cybersecurity and law enforcement."Newark Celebrates Grand Opening of the Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology", Newark Public Schools, September 29, 2021. Accessed September 22, 2026. "Today, Superintendent León hosted the ceremony for the official opening of a second new school in Newark for the 2021–22 school year - the Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology (NSDSIT). The school's vision and mission is to provide students with industry-standard skills and prepare them for critical skills in the emerging, ever-evolving fields of technology and computer science. The school starts with an inaugural freshman class and will grow one grade level every year."

As of the 2024–25 school year, the school had an enrollment of 414 students and 30.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.8:1. There were 289 students (69.8% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 40 (9.7% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.School data for Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed January 15, 2026.

Administration The school's principal is Liana M. Summey. Her core administration team includes the vice principal.Administration, Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology. Accessed September 22, 2026.

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External links Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology