- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, NJ
Essex County Newark Tech
Federal NCES profile for Essex County Newark Tech, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340480000137
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Essex County Newark Tech earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Essex County Newark Tech has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Essex County Newark Tech ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Essex County Schools of Technology · New Jersey
NCES ID 340480000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Essex County Newark Tech grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 340480000137 · Newark, NJ High · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 11.4:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology (1,230 students)
Essex County Newark Tech grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Essex County Newark Tech in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Essex County D
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
1,230 students
- This school
Essex County Newark Tech
606 students
- Essex County W 353
Essex County West Caldwell Tech
353 students
What this shows Essex County Newark Tech reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Essex County Newark Tech compares
Essex County Newark Tech is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 143% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 143% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$32,017
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
African American 39.5%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Essex County Newark Tech is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Essex County Schools of Technology reports $32,017 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Essex County Newark Tech Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Essex County West Caldwell Tech | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Essex County Newark Tech's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar high schools in Newark
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Side High School
Standard public school
541 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
Standard public school
414 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Newark School of Global Studies
Standard public school
377 students 14:1 students per teacher
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
340 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lead Charter School
Standard public school
333 students 66.6:1 students per teacher
Newark School of Fashion & Design
Standard public school
275 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Essex County Newark Tech
How many students attend Essex County Newark Tech?
Essex County Newark Tech has 606 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex County Newark Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex County Newark Tech is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Essex County Newark Tech?
71.9% of students at Essex County Newark Tech are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Essex County Newark Tech?
The largest demographic group at Essex County Newark Tech is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Essex County Newark Tech?
Essex County Newark Tech has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Essex County Newark Tech rank among high schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Essex County Newark Tech ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Newark, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Essex County Schools of Technology?
Besides Essex County Newark Tech, Essex County Schools of Technology also operates Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology (1,230 students) and Essex County West Caldwell Tech (353 students). See the Essex County Schools of Technology district page for the complete list.