Essex County Youth House High School (Closed 2014)

Essex County Youth House High School serves 72 students in grades 8-12. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
72 students
This chart displays total students of Essex County Youth House High School by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Essex County Youth House High School
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
9 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Essex County Youth House High School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Essex County Youth House High School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Essex County Youth House High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Essex County Youth House High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
68%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Essex County Youth House High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
1%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Essex County Youth House High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Essex County Youth House High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Essex County Youth House High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
31%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Essex County Youth House High School?
72 students attend Essex County Youth House High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Essex County Youth House High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Essex County Youth House High School offer ?
Essex County Youth House High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Essex County Youth House High School part of?
Essex County Youth House High School is part of Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission School District.

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.