newark has been named by "newsweek" magazine as one of their "top schools in america." in 2006 newark was ranked #521, in 2007 it was #271, and in 2008 it was #1041. this list represents the top 5% of the schools in the nation based on the number of ap, ib, and cambridge exams taken divided by students graduating. the school was also named a grammy signature school in 2010 by the grammy foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. newark won the diaa sportsmanship award in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.