Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology

High No virtual instruction NEWARK, NJ Grades 09–12 City: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ C (63.1)
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Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
NEWARK, NJ 07107
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ C (63.1)
1,230
Students
93.0
Teachers
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
(973)412-2203
Phone
http://www.essextech.org
Website

Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology is a public school administered by the Essex County Schools of Technology district in NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 1,230 students enrolled; a 13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey High School Average
Enrollment
1,230.0
State avg: 953.0
▲ 29% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.23:1
State avg: 12.7:1
▲ 4% worse
Free Lunch %
73.4%
State avg: 39.0%
▲ 88% worse
School Details
School Name
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
NCESSCH ID
340480002074
State School ID
NJ-131390-050
School Type
Career and Technical School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
498-544 West Market St
City
NEWARK
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07107
County
Essex County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3410
State Leg. Upper
34029
State Leg. Lower
34029
Latitude
40.75158
Longitude
-74.19449
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
1,230
Total Students
👩‍🏫
93.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
93.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)93.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 903 73.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Essex County Schools of Technology
LEAID
3404800
State LEA ID
NJ-131390
Phone
(973)412-2050
Website
http://www.essextech.org
Type
Specialized public school district
Status
Open
City
Newark
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$84,013K
Federal Revenue
$7,820K
State Revenue
$51,194K
Local Revenue
$24,999K
Total Expenditure
$114,099K
Instruction Exp.
$34,962K
Support Services
$28,019K
Other Current Exp.
$1,725K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology

1
Roseville Community Charter School
NEWARK · Elementary
0.2 mi
2
ESSEX RCH
NEWARK · High
0.3 mi
3
Sussex Avenue School
NEWARK · Elementary
0.3 mi
4
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
NEWARK · Elementary
0.4 mi
5
ESSEX CO JDC
NEWARK · High
0.6 mi
6
Philip's Academy Charter School
Newark · Elementary
0.6 mi
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1,225
Students
12.5:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
13.87:1
Ratio
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Bergenfield High School
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1,239
Students
11.76:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Teaneck High School
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1,244
Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Moorestown High School
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1,251
Students
11.03:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Chatham High School
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1,205
Students
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology?
1,230 students are enrolled at Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology have?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology has 93.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology serve?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology a charter school?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology is not a charter school.
What metro area is Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology located in?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology belong to?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology is part of the Essex County Schools of Technology school district.
How much does Essex County Schools of Technology spend per student?
The Essex County Schools of Technology district spends approximately $92,763,415 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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