Essex High School

369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Essex High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : ≤20%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Essex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Essex High School's student population of 23 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Essex High School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
(18-19)
<50%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Essex High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Essex High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Essex High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
26%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Essex High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
70%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Essex High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Essex High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(10-11)
≤20%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Essex High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Essex High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Essex High School often compared to?
Essex High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Essex Campus Academy, Simon Youth Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex High School?
The graduation rate of Essex High School is 20%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Essex High School?
23 students attend Essex High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Essex High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex High School?
Essex High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex High School offer ?
Essex High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Essex High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : ≤20%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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