- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, NJ
Technology High School
Federal NCES profile for Technology High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341134000139
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Technology High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 11
- high schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Technology High School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Technology High School ranks #1 of 11 high schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Technology High School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 341134000139 · Newark, NJ High · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 13.8:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Technology High School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Technology High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- This school 662
Technology High School
662 students
What this shows Technology High School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Technology High School compares
Technology High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 131% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,631
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
African American 13.3%
White 9.1%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Technology High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Technology High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Technology High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Newark
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Essex County Newark Tech
Vocational / career-technical school
606 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Technology High School
How many students attend Technology High School?
Technology High School has 662 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Technology High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Technology High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Technology High School?
68.4% of students at Technology High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Technology High School?
The largest demographic group at Technology High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Technology High School?
Technology High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Technology High School rank among high schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Technology High School ranks #1 of 11 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 Newark Public School District?
Besides Technology High School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.