Sussex County Technology Charter School

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Sparta, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Sussex County Technology Charter School #471 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,053 per pupil, Sussex County Technology Charter School ranks #465 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

220
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$22,053
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sussex County Technology Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 220 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Sussex County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,053 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 78.3% local, 16.6% state, and 5.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #471 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 150:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 13.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.4% White, 20.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Sussex County Technology Charter School, enrolling 225 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Sussex County Technology Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Sussex County Technology Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Sussex County Technology Charter School a distant remainder — means Sussex County Technology Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sussex County Technology Charter School student-counselor ratio is 150:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Sussex County Technology Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 13.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.2%
Federal
16.6%
State
78.3%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
471 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Sussex County Technology Charter School.

White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Multiracial 9.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

150:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Sussex County Technology Charter School

School Enrollment
Sussex County Technology Charter School
Charter
225

How Sussex County Technology Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Long Beach Island Consolidated School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Lafayette Township School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
East Newark School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Bradley Beach School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Woodbine School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Sussex County Technology Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sussex County Technology Charter School?

Sussex County Technology Charter School has 1 school, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 220 students.

How much does Sussex County Technology Charter School spend per student?

Sussex County Technology Charter School spends $22,053 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #471 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Sussex County Technology Charter School?

Sussex County Technology Charter School students are 68.4% White, 20.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sussex County Technology Charter School?

Sussex County Technology Charter School has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #471 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.