Essex County Newark Tech
Newark, NJ · Essex County Schools of Technology
Career and technical school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
201st of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 50%▼ Declining
91 West Market St, Newark, NJ 07103
(973)412-2204NCES ID 340480000137Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Essex County Newark Tech 201st of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 50% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 193 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 548 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.7% | 57.5% | ▲ 23.8 pts | |
| Black | 64.6% | 39.8% | ▼ 24.8 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $402K in zip 07103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Essex County Newark Tech
- #17Science Park High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.2 mi away17th of 404
ELA 96% ▲40 · Math 81% ▲55Compare - #237Arts High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away237th of 404
ELA 59% ▲3 · Math 15% ▼11Compare - #389LEAD Charter SchoolLEAD Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter389th of 404
Compare - #304Newark Vocational High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away304th of 404
ELA 41% ▼15 · Math 10% ▼16Compare - #376American History High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away376th of 404
ELA 17% ▼39 · Math 10% ▼16Compare - #157Bard Early College High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away157th of 404
ELA 59% ▲3 · Math 36% ▲10Compare - #374Central High SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away374th of 404
ELA 16% ▼40 · Math 11% ▼15Compare - #353Newark School of Global StudiesNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away353rd of 404
ELA 25% ▼31 · Math 10% ▼16Compare
What school district is Essex County Newark Tech in?
Essex County Newark Tech is part of the Essex County Schools of Technology district in Newark, New Jersey.
Is Essex County Newark Tech a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Essex County Newark Tech 201st of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Essex County Newark Tech?
Hispanic 58%, Black 40% (548 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Essex County Newark Tech cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07103 is $402K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.