Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology vs. Technology High School
Should I attend Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology or Technology High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
Newark, NJ 07107
Rating
: 8/
Top 30%10
Top Rankings
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,193 students in grades 9-12, Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than 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).
Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, Technology High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,193 students
685 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#302 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
233
169
Grade 10 Students
255
161
Grade 11 Students
298
176
Grade 12 Students
285
163
Ungraded Students
122
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
53%
66%
% Black
43%
18%
% White
1%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.54
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
15%
