How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology | Essex County Newark Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Location | NEWARK, NJ | Newark, NJ |
| School Type | vocational | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 606 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.8% | 71.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology | Essex County Newark Tech |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $44,852 | $44,852 |
| District | Essex County Schools of Technology | Essex County Schools of Technology |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology | Essex County Newark Tech |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| African American | 51.8% | 39.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.6% | 57.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology | Essex County Newark Tech |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 246:1 | 202:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.4% | 11.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.