How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology | John F. Kennedy School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newark, NJ | Newark, NJ |
| School Type | vocational | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 143 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.5% | 71.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology | John F. Kennedy School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $32,017 | $28,631 |
| District | Essex County Schools of Technology | Newark Board of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology | John F. Kennedy School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| African American | 51.8% | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.6% | 40.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology | John F. Kennedy School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 234:1 | 156:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.1% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.