Serving 519 students in grades 9-12, Essex County Newark Technical 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Essex County Newark Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Essex County Newark Technical's student population of 519 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Essex County Newark Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex County Newark Technical is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
57%
33%
Black
40%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
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 Technical's ranking?
Essex County Newark Technical is ranked #1006 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Essex County Newark Technical often compared to?
Essex County Newark Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like East Orange Stem Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex County Newark Technical?
The graduation rate of Essex County Newark Technical is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Essex County Newark Technical?
519 students attend Essex County Newark Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Essex County Newark Technical students are Hispanic, 40% 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 Technical?
Essex County Newark Technical has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex County Newark Technical offer ?
Essex County Newark Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Essex County Newark Technical part of?
Essex County Newark Technical 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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