Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Essex County Newark Tech ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Essex County Newark Tech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Essex County Newark Tech's student population of 570 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Essex County Newark Tech ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex County Newark Tech is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#825 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
55%
32%
Black
42%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essex County Newark Tech's ranking?
Essex County Newark Tech is ranked #825 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Essex County Newark Tech often compared to?
Essex County Newark Techis often viewed alongside schools like East Orange Stem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex County Newark Tech?
The graduation rate of Essex County Newark Tech is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Essex County Newark Tech?
570 students attend Essex County Newark Tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Essex County Newark Tech students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex County Newark Tech?
Essex County Newark Tech has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex County Newark Tech offer ?
Essex County Newark Tech offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Essex County Newark Tech part of?
Essex County Newark Tech is part of Essex County Schools Of Technology School District.
School Reviews
2 8/20/2019
Too many administrative and curricular changes. Little or no regard for prerequisite skills before implementing new replacement courses. Student guidance is haphazard and often thoughtless. Academic programs started then dropped without any evidence of concern for students left with half-learned skills. The curriculum is a mystery
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