Essex High School vs. Essex Campus Academy
Should I attend Essex High School or Essex Campus Academy? 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
Top Rankings
Essex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Essex Campus Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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%).
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.
Serving 9 students in grades 9-12, Essex Campus Academy 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%).
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 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
23 students
9 students
% Male | % Female
70% | 30%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
5:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
2
-
Grade 10 Students
5
1
Grade 11 Students
6
2
Grade 12 Students
9
5
Ungraded Students
1
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
22%
% Black
70%
67%
% White
n/a
11%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.45
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
