How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Explore Middle School | High Tech High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JERSEY CITY, NJ | Secaucus, NJ |
| School Type | vocational | vocational |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 163 | 790 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.7% | 23.8% |
| 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 | Explore Middle School | High Tech High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $39,555 | $39,555 |
| District | Hudson County Schools of Technology School District | Hudson County Schools of Technology School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Explore Middle School | High Tech High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.0% | 26.4% |
| African American | 12.9% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.9% | 43.5% |
| Asian | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Explore Middle School | High Tech High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 163:1 | 131.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.5% | 14.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
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.