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Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 71 students in Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District.
Public High Schools in Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District have a diversity score of 0.36, which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
542 Schools
# Students
86 Students
466,670 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
36,662 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 10% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
57%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤10%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 16-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
22%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 16-year historical data
% Black
76%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 16-year historical data
% White
2%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 16-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $158,349 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has declined by 78% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $146,872 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 81% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending
$13 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$158,349
$31,633
Showing 2012–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending / Student
$146,872
$31,024
Showing 2012–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Best Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Essex Campus Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Essex High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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