Newark Tech High School is a regional public high school located in Newark, that offers occupational and academic instruction for students in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Essex County Vocational Technical Schools.
Serving 606 students in grades 9-12, Essex County Newark Technical ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Essex County Newark Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Essex County Newark Technical's student population of 606 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
The Pursuit of Excellence!! Our North Star
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Essex County Newark Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex County Newark Technical is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1045 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
57%
35%
Black
39%
14%
White
2%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essex County Newark Technical's ranking?
Essex County Newark Technical is ranked #1045 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Essex County Newark Technical often compared to?
Essex County Newark Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like East Orange Stem Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex County Newark Technical?
The graduation rate of Essex County Newark Technical is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Essex County Newark Technical?
606 students attend Essex County Newark Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Essex County Newark Technical students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Essex County Newark Technical?
Essex County Newark Technical has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex County Newark Technical offer ?
Essex County Newark Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Essex County Newark Technical part of?
Essex County Newark Technical is part of Essex County Schools Of Technology.
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