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Essex County Schools Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,189 students in Essex County Schools Of Technology. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in New Jersey.
Public High Schools in Essex County Schools Of Technology have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Essex County School Of Technology have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
2,189 Students
466,670 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
36,662 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Essex County Schools Of Technology, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#337 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
50%
35%
% Black
46%
17%
% White
2%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,900 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,616 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,900
$27,031
Spending / Student
$31,616
$25,924
Best Essex County Schools Of Technology Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Essex County Newark Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Essex County West Caldwell Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Passaic Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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