Essex County Schools Of Technology

60 Nelson Place, 1 North
Newark, NJ 07102
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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%.
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.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#337 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
38%
61%
49%
17%
23%
97%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (NJ)
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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
498-544 West Market St
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
91 West Market St
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Passaic Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,189 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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